I use my 12" cast-iron pan as a baking stone. It lies flat up-side-down. Does this one lay flat? (handles don't rise above the rim of the pan)
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Yes, it will lie flay for sure, but you have to remember this pan is huge! I have a high end range and this thing will not for in my oven. Worn that being said, I just used it again tonight and I love it. .... But it is huge!
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I just checked it out - It lies flat up-side-down (handles don't rise above the rim of the pan).
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PsPatil, that's a good question. The only Lodge Cast Iron pan I have is the æbleskiver pan and the Hot Handle Holder fit it perfectly.
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The inside of the pan bottom is nice and flat all the way across. No raised middle or lowered edges, perfectly flat. The edge of the pan Is rounded where the bottom curves up to make the sides. If your stove is level, and you put some kind of fluid in the pan it will be the same depth across the entire bottom of the pan. I have cooked with mine now for a while, and it has not warped or changed. Hope my answer helps.
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If the pan is 7" - 8", that's a problem with this one as well. It's just too large, and can't be placed squarely on the rim. But I mostly use it on 10" and 12" skillets, and there's no problem. I love it! And I use a lid from one of my saucepans for the small skillets.
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Yes, the sides seem to be perfectly straight, and the top edge has a small rolled lip which is maybe about 1/4 inch. The pan is sturdy and doesn't have any "give" or bend to it. After you invert the baked cake layer, the top edges are "sort of" rounded, as compared to some cheaper pans which are usually squared off, so it doesn't seem to crumble quite as much when I put on the frosting. I love these.
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It is not a flat solid all the way across.The pan is cast iron and holds heat very well. I use it on a ceramic top & I've had great success.
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It folds over the top to lock the whole set together for storage. When you open it all up for use, the handle has a stop that keeps it from flopping around, so the handle does not lock into place per se but it does stay where it should be unless you turn the whole skillet upside down..
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If you mean is it sculptured ("cut out") on the top surface than yes it is. The handle is like a slightly chunkier version of a regular All-Clad pan handle. So if you've used All-Clad before and like the handle it'll be fine, if it's not a style you enjoy then it may not be the pan for you.
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It will depend on the pan. Cast iron will distribute the heat more uniformly if your pan is larger than the surface. However I have had no trouble with me other pans who are a little larger. I keep an eye on the content and stir a little if necessary.
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I bought this pan to use on my son's new 'glass top' stove and there wasn't a problem. It worked very well and heated evenly. The bottom was flat.
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Yes the handle bends down. The entire pot is really nice. You must be careful but it will serve you well if you treat it well and it looks great on the stove when not being used. Give it a try. We love ours.
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I have a 12" pan, and it is the upper opening, not the bottom. They usually list the upper diameter for the pans, not the actual bottom.
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I have had no problems with the pan not staying level. The bottom is quite thick.
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Your pan should be less than 10 inches max. Mine was 13 inches so the sides just flopped down for me.
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It starts out flat, but over time mine has developed a hump. Most of the large pans I have used that are made of some unheavy material get a hump.
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Can the handles go down on the roasting pan, Because my oven is small . Thank for taking time out to answer my question.
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I own the Calphalon Unison (Sear) 12" with the small handles on both sides. These handles do heat up while cooking. I also have the 10" with one large handle and one small as shown in the picture. The large handle does not heat up but the small one does. These are both terrific pans though and I love the searing feature of both. For me the handles are not a problem.