Modern technologies are developing rapidly, new types of equipment appear, if not monthly, then annually. Relatively recently, a pizza maker - a kitchen apparatus for making pizza - has become available to customers. We offer to analyze its distinctive features, types, as well as evaluate functionality.
Pizza Maker - what is it?
A pizza maker is a special pizza maker. With it you can cook your favorite dish without any hesitation, adjustments, trays, forms. Without all that you have to use in the oven. The device has a round shape, optimal diameter, depth, heating temperature. With it, pizza is obtained "like in a restaurant." The surface of the appliance is non-stick. In fact, this is an electric frying pan with double-sided heating - with a heating element at the bottom and in the lid.
Views and popular brands
Pizza makers differ in size, depth, power, the ability to adjust the temperature, and the presence of a timer. Almost all of them have a non-stick coating. In expensive models, work surfaces are sometimes made of natural stone.
Popular pizza makers:
- Princess 115000. One of the most common models. It has a plastic case, excellent thermal insulation, indicator light, non-stick coating. The temperature is not adjustable. The power of the device is 1500 W, which allows you to quickly cook pizza with a diameter of 30 cm. The approximate cost is 3100 rubles.
- Princess 118000. An advanced 1300 W model with vertical storage, a convenient carrying handle and low weight (0.8 kg). Has a timer and thermostat. The diameter of the frying surface is 22.4 cm. The price of the device is 4500 rubles.
- Travola SW302T. Budget model costing up to 2000 rubles. The depth of the lower pan is 3 cm, the diameter is 30 cm. It has a non-stick coating and only one mode. Travola SW302T is very simple, but it copes with the main function perfectly. Power - 1100 watts.
- GFgril GFB-1500 Pizza-Grill. The device cooks simultaneously from two sides, and is also equipped with a timer for up to 30 minutes and a temperature regulator. The depth of the lower pan is 2 cm, the diameter is 30 cm. The frying surface is non-stick, scratch resistant. Power - 1500 watts. The price of pizza makers varies from 3500 to 4500 rubles.
- Clatronic PM 3622. It has high power (1800 W). It has 3 modes, a temperature controller and an indicator light. The device is relatively compact. The diameter of baking is 28 cm. The cost is 1900–2200 rubles.
What can be cooked in a pizza maker?
The appliance can be used for frying and baking a wide variety of dishes. According to reviews, the pizza maker is especially good at:
- fruit, meat, fish pies;
- khachapuri;
- pita;
- French fries;
- biscuits;
- omelet;
- vegetable and meat casseroles;
- cutlets;
- small buns;
- cake layers;
- pancakes and pancakes;
- chops and steaks.
When baking pies, cakes, muffins, it is recommended to use a teflon mesh. It is placed under parchment or forms. A Teflon mesh helps redistribute heat and eliminates problems such as burning the bottom of the baking dish, overdrying the dish, printing the pattern of the heated heater on the cakes.
Pizza Maker Recipes
For pizza makers, you can use the classic recipes from the cookbook. The only thing that will be different is the cooking time. They will reach readiness about 1.5 times faster (in 12-15 minutes). The exact time for different models of equipment is different.
Pizza Recipes:
- Lazy. Mix 2 eggs, a pinch of salt, 3 tbsp. tablespoons of mayonnaise (sour cream) and 4 tbsp. tablespoons of flour. Process the pizza maker pan with butter and spread the dough with a spoon. Lubricate with mayonnaise and ketchup sauce. Put onion and filling to taste. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Cook for 15 minutes.
- "Like a restaurant." Mix 30 ml of water and milk, 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable oil and lightly heat. Pour 120 g of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of parmesan, 0.5 teaspoon of dried garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of dry fast yeast into a bowl. Make a deepening and, pouring milk with water a stream, knead the dough. Turn on the pizza maker for 30 seconds. Turn off and oil. The pan should be a little warm. Put the dough into it, forming the sides. Leave to stand for 15 minutes. Turn on the appliance, prick the dough with a fork. After 5 minutes, sprinkle the workpiece with parmesan, put the meat filling. After another 5 minutes, grease the pizza with the sauce. Add finely chopped tomatoes, other vegetables, and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes under the lid and another 5 minutes without it. Add cubes of mozzarella or suluguni cheese from 50% fat. Turn off the appliance and cover for 5 minutes. This will be the best pizza you have ever tried: the dough is thin, crunchy, and the filling does not fall off.
Recipes for other dishes:
- Wiener Schnitzel. Beat 2 pieces of veal to a thickness of 3-5 mm. Salt, pepper. Roll in flour, then in egg and breadcrumbs. Turn on the device and wait until the green button lights up. Sprinkle the surface with oil. Fry the schnitzel on both sides for 7-10 minutes. Serve with a slice of lemon on a warm plate.
- Omelet. Beat 4 eggs and 100 ml of non-acidic yogurt with a pinch of salt. Oil the pizza maker, pour the egg mixture. Sprinkle with pepper, herbs, cheese to taste. Turn on the device for 7 minutes. After turning off, do not open the stove for another 10 minutes.
- Cake. Mix 3 eggs, 380 g of condensed milk, 1 bag of vanillin, 40 g of refined vegetable oil, 120 g of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a deep bowl. Lubricate the pizza maker well with oil and pour out the dough (one third of the pan). Cook for 20 minutes. Sprinkle icing sugar on the cake.
A pizza maker is a modern appliance with which pizza preparation takes a minimum of time and effort. You can take it with you on trips to the country. It is not necessary to limit yourself to one dish. In it, you can easily cook scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, chops, Ossetian pies. Make a correction for the time and use any recipes from the cookbook.