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Tramontina Gourmet Teflon Pan Review With Bonus Crepe Recipe!

By Pam@IW 15 Comments

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By Jennie

When the opportunity came to try out a Teflon pan, I jumped at the chance. For all that I’ve been cooking most of my life (roast chicken was my specialty as a 10-year-old), I don’t know that I’ve ever had a genuine Teflon pan. When my White Ivory Tramontina Gourment Porcelain Enamel Fry Pan with Teflon® nonstick coating (try saying that five times fast) arrived just in time for the holidays, I knew just what I’d make to inaugurate the pan.

Tramontina Gourment Porcelain Enamel Fry Pan

Crepes intimidated me for a long time but they are really quite easy to make. I find that as with pancakes, the first couple sometimes don’t come out quite right, but after one or two I am able to make the necessary adjustments to the heat, fat and batter amount and to turn the crepe without tearing or folding it. Besides, even mistakes can be delicious!

I decided to make breakfast crepes for Christmas morning. The great thing about making crepes (especially for a crowd) is that you can put out a variety of toppings so that people can personalize their crepes to their own tastes. Here’s my recipe:

Ingredients:

2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup water
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (omit for savory crepes)
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Directions:

In a bowl or large measuring cup (I use the latter because it makes pouring the crepe batter easier; my cup is a 32 ounce glass liquid measuring cup), whisk together the eggs, milk and water; add the flour and salt and whisk until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Add the melted butter and whisk until smooth (don’t worry if there are a few tiny lumps; those can be hard to get rid of but won’t really affect the final results).

Heat pan over medium-high heat; add a smidge of butter to coat the pan (I’m guessing this isn’t even necessary with the Teflon pan, but everything is better with butter!). Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan (how much you use really depends on the size of the pan, but ¼ cup is a good estimate for most pans). I find that my mistake tends to be in using too little batter rather than too much; crepes are supposed to be thin and light but too little batter is going to make it difficult to turn without totally tearing up your crepe. Again, the first one or two may be “test crepes”, not suitable for serving to guests but fine for eating furtively in the kitchen while cleaning up (I believe they have no calories if you eat them that way).

Oh, where was I? Right, cooking crepes. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly. You’ll want to cook the crepe for about 1-2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot with your choice of toppings/fillings.

Some options for breakfast crepes: butter, honey, honey butter, nutella, jam, marmalade, sliced fresh fruit. I usually just opt for a bit of butter and jam in the center of my crepe, then roll it up and eat it with my hands. Decadent, I know!

Back to Christmas morning: my Tramontina Gourment Porcelain Enamel Fry Pan performed brilliantly. It heated the crepes very evenly, and they came out beautifully browned. Once I was done with each one I simply slid it out of the pan onto a waiting plate; when they say nonstick they really mean nonstick. Cleaning the pan was the work of a minute or two and some hot soapy water. I really found this pan superior to the one I’d previously been using for crepes, especially on the cleaning-up front. I will be looking for other products in this line; I would love to get a larger version for stir-frys, in particular. I think these pans are a great option for anyone who loves to cook and values quality cookware, but also for those semi-reluctant or novice cooks out there who don’t trust in their ability not to burn dinner and who hate the cleaning up aspect of cooking a delicious meal.

Jennie was provided with a Tramontina Gourment Porcelain Enamel Fry Pan for this review. To find our more details about this product, pricing or to order you may go to Chefscataglog.com.

Jennie has contributed to Imperfect Women since its inception in 2009. She writes about politics, celebrity news, and anything else that catches her interest.

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Comments

  1. Motherhood on the Rocks says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I never tried crepes! Now I want to!

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  2. Shary says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Oh my goodness this is the third crepe recipe I’ve come across today. You guys are trying to kill me!

    Reply
  3. Kelly R says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Those look yummy. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  4. JoanK says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I have seen those pans before – now I want one!

    Reply
  5. PattyPie says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Great review Jennie! The crepes sound delish, but the Pan sounds WONDERFUL. I think I need to get one of those to add to my collection.

    Reply
  6. jashawndra says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:40 am

    That looks so delicious 🙂 I’m starting to cook more now that my twins are starting to eat foods and my toddler eats nonstop SO I’d love to purchase the pan

    Reply
  7. LilyatIW says

    January 7, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Great review Jennie. I love good cookware and easy clean-up is a bonus. I have never ever made crepes but you and the pan make it sound so easy. Delicious too.

    I think you’re ready to take on a jellyroll again. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Pam@IW says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I need a few of these pans for myself. I have never made a crepe before but will have to give it a try. It looks pretty easy. Great review!

    Reply
  9. Shannon says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I have been seein crepe recipes everywhere lately it seems. I need to give your recipe a try. Great looking pan btw

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  10. Anya@IW says

    January 9, 2013 at 10:55 am

    I think good, quality cookware – baking & frying plans, etc. – pay for themselves over time. They last much longer and for all of us who hate doing the dishes (me!), the time saved in getting them clean more than makes up for the extra money you spend.
    .
    I can attest that Jennie’s crepes are delish! 🙂

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  11. Jennie says

    January 10, 2013 at 8:55 am

    I’m going to try making savory crepes for dinner next week. I love this pan!

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  12. Ann says

    January 10, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    I tried crepes for the first time last month after watching Guy Ferelli’s Disney Christmas vacation on Food TV. His were stuffed with a turkey and veggie combination reminiscent of Thanksgiving dinner. I tried it myself. The filling was delicious but time-consuming. The crepe part? Easy peasy! I am happy to read that furtively eating the test crepe (my first two broke) is NOT the reason I am 5 lbs. heavier this month.

    I want to try crepes again and stuff with strawberries and cream. Mmmmm.

    Nice pan!

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  13. JennieIW says

    January 12, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Oh, and Lily, I think some state law or at least a local statute has to be lifted before I’m allowed to try a jellyroll again. 🙂 It’s for my own safety and sanity and that of those around me.

    Reply
  14. LilyatIW says

    January 12, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    LOL Jennie

    Reply
  15. Luda says

    March 11, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    My kids love crapes, try to add lemon ring to the butter an it will be delicious hint of lemon =)

    Reply

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