What is a pizza maker, which one is better and what else can you cook in it?

Relatively recently, a pizza maker, a kitchen appliance for making pizza, became available to customers. We propose to analyze its distinctive features, types, and also evaluate its functionality.

Pizza maker - what is it?

A pizza maker is a special device for baking pizza. With it you can cook your favorite dish without any extra thought, adjustments, baking sheets, or forms. Without everything that has to be used in the oven. The device has a round shape, optimal diameter, depth, and heating temperature. With it, the pizza turns out “like in a restaurant.” The surface of the device is non-stick coated. Essentially, this is an electric frying pan with double-sided heating - with a heating element on the bottom and in the lid.

Types and popular brands

Pizza makers differ in size, depth, power, ability to regulate temperature, and the presence of a timer. Almost all of them have a non-stick coating. In expensive models, working surfaces are sometimes made of natural stone.

Popular pizza makers:

• • Princess 115000. One of the most common models. It has a plastic body, excellent thermal insulation, indicator light, and non-stick coating. The temperature is not regulated. The power of the device is 1500 W, which allows you to quickly prepare pizza with a diameter of 30 cm. The approximate cost is 3100 rubles.

• • Princess 118000. Advanced 1300 W model with vertical storage, 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 4,500 rubles.

• • Travola SW302T. Budget model costing up to 2000 rubles. The depth of the lower frying pan is 3 cm, diameter is 30 cm. It has a non-stick coating and only one mode. Travola SW302T is very simple, but does the basic job perfectly. Power – 1100 W.

• • GFgril GFB-1500 Pizza-Grill. The device cooks on both sides simultaneously, and is also equipped with a timer for up to 30 minutes and a temperature regulator. The depth of the lower frying pan is 2 cm, diameter is 30 cm. The frying surface is non-stick, scratch-resistant. Power – 1500 W. The price of a pizza maker varies from 3,500 to 4,500 rubles.

• • Clatronic PM 3622. Has high power (1800 W). Has 3 modes, temperature controller and indicator light. The device is relatively compact. The diameter of the baked goods is 28 cm. The cost is 1900–2200 rubles.

What can you cook in a pizza maker?

The device can be used for frying and baking a wide variety of dishes. According to reviews, the following are especially good in the pizza maker:

• fruit, meat, fish pies;
• khachapuri;
• pita;
• French fries;
• cookie;
• omelette;
• vegetable and meat casseroles;
• cutlets;
• small buns;
• cake layers;
• pancakes and pancakes;
• chops and steaks.

When baking pies, scones, and muffins, it is recommended to use a Teflon mesh. It is placed under parchment or forms. The Teflon mesh helps redistribute the heat and eliminates problems such as burning the bottom of the baked goods, overdrying the dish, or imprinting the pattern of the heated heating element on the cakes.

Recipes for pizza maker

For pizza makers, you can use classic recipes from the cookbook. The only thing that will differ is the cooking time. They will reach readiness approximately 1.5 times faster (in 12–15 minutes).The exact time differs for different models of equipment.

Pizza Recipes:

• Lazy. Mix 2 eggs, a pinch of salt, 3 tbsp. spoons of mayonnaise (sour cream) and 4 tbsp. spoons of flour. Coat the pizza maker's pan with oil and spread the dough with a spoon. Lubricate with mayonnaise and ketchup sauce. Add onion and filling to taste. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Cook for 15 minutes.
• “Like in a restaurant.” Mix 30 ml of water and milk, 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable oil and heat slightly. Pour 120 g of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of Parmesan, 0.5 teaspoon of dry garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of dry quick yeast into a bowl. Make a depression and, pouring milk and water in a stream, knead the dough. Turn on the pizza maker for 30 seconds. Turn off and lubricate with oil. The pan should be slightly warm. Place the dough into it, forming sides. Leave to stand for 15 minutes. Turn on the appliance and prick the dough with a fork. After 5 minutes, sprinkle the workpiece with Parmesan and add the meat filling. After another 5 minutes, brush the pizza with sauce. Add thinly sliced ​​tomatoes, other vegetables, and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes covered and another 5 minutes without it. Add cubes of cheese - mozzarella or suluguni from 50% fat. Turn off the device and cover with a lid for 5 minutes. This will be the best pizza you've ever tried: the dough is thin, crispy, and the toppings don't fall off.

Recipes for other dishes:

• Wiener Schnitzel. Beat 2 pieces of veal to a thickness of 3–5 mm. Salt and pepper. Dip in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Turn on the device and wait until the green button lights up. Spray the surface with oil. Fry the schnitzel on both sides for 7–10 minutes. Serve with a wedge of lemon on a warm plate.
• Omelette. Beat 4 eggs and 100 ml of sour milk with a pinch of salt.Grease the pizza maker and pour in the egg mixture. Sprinkle with pepper, herbs, and 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 packet of vanillin, 40 g of refined vegetable oil, 120 g of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a deep bowl. Grease the pizza maker well with oil and pour in the dough (one third of the pan's volume). Cook for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar.

A pizza maker is a modern device with which preparing pizza takes a minimum of time and effort. You can take it with you on trips, to the country house. You don't have to limit yourself to one dish. In it you can easily cook scrambled eggs, omelettes, chops, Ossetian pies. Adjust for time and use any recipes from the cookbook.