Planchas

The griddle is much more than just a cooking tool: it opens up new possibilities for both savory dishes and pastries. Traditionally used to sear meat, fish, and vegetables, it's also ideal for gourmet desserts like crepes, pancakes, or caramelized fruit. With a quality griddle, unleash your creativity and revisit pastries with a unique twist.

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    The griddle is much more than just a cooking tool: it opens up new possibilities for both savory dishes and pastries. Traditionally used to sear meat, fish, and vegetables, it's also ideal for gourmet desserts like crepes, pancakes, or caramelized fruit. With a quality griddle, unleash your creativity and revisit pastries with a unique twist.

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    Why use a griddle in cooking and baking?

    The griddle is distinguished by its ability to heat up quickly and distribute heat evenly. It allows food to be cooked without direct contact with the flame, thus avoiding excess fat while ensuring perfect textures. In baking, it offers an alternative to traditional griddles and allows for the creation of desserts with delicious textures and flavors intensified by the natural caramelization of sugars.

    The different types of planchas and their characteristics

    • Stainless steel griddle: Ideal for even cooking, it is prized by professionals for its robustness and ease of maintenance.
    • Enameled cast iron griddle: Offers excellent heat retention, ideal for gentle and controlled cooking of pastries such as pancakes or waffles.
    • Rolled steel griddle: Quick to heat, it allows for optimal searing and is perfect for golden and crispy pancakes.
    • Ceramic griddle: A modern, non-stick and easy-to-clean choice, ideal for light pastries without added fat.

    How to use the griddle for delicious desserts?

    The plancha is perfect for revisiting pastries in a fun and tasty way:

    • Crepes and pancakes: Even cooking without adding fat, with a soft and slightly crispy result on the edges.
    • Caramelized fruits: Apples, pears, bananas or pineapples develop deep aromas when seared on the griddle with a drizzle of honey or sugar.
    • Express choux pastry: The gentle, even heat allows the dough to be lightly precooked before baking, giving it an even crispier texture.
    • Griddle-style waffles: By using a suitable silicone mold, it is possible to make soft waffles without using a conventional waffle iron.

    Maintenance and durability of your plancha

    Proper maintenance is essential to maintain the performance of your plancha. After each use, pour a little water over the still-hot surface and scrape off any residue with a wooden or stainless steel spatula. To remove grease and caramelized sugars, use a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda. If your plancha is stored outdoors, protect it with a cover to prevent oxidation and ensure its longevity.