Mini Frying Pans

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Toya R

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I'm a sucker for "cute" kitchen gear, and I entertained the idea of
buying these when they were $5. So when they went down to $1 it was a
no-brainer.

http://yfrog.com/2qminipansj

I thought maybe I could some "shape presentation", but now I'm kinda
drawing a blank. The only thing I can think of are crumpets and mini
omelets (both square and round).

What other square or round foods can I make in these pans?

Does crumpet batter keep in the fridge for a few days or would the
baking powder/soda wear out? The crumpet recipes are all over the
place; Some use yeast, some use eggs (some beaten to peaks), some use
soda... What is *the* crumpet recipe?

-sw
 
"Sqwertz" wrote in message
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Somebody gave me one years ago. It was a La Creuset. But it was so small I
rarely ever used it. I think I melted butter for popcorn a time or three.
I got rid of it.

Are they oven proof? Maybe you could do small Dutch Babies?
 
On Jan 31, 11:52?pm, projectile vomit chick
wrote:

Or:

Really small grilled-cheese sandwiches
Individual chicken nuggets
Warm them up and press them on yer ass-cheeks for a cheap thrill : D
Invite a bunch of anorexics over for a fish fry

Hmmm....
 
On Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:41:37 -0600 in rec.food.cooking, Sqwertz
wrote,

Baking powder starts working as soon as moisture touches it... even
humidity in the air. That's why it needs a well-sealed package.
Batter in the fridge would soon be a goner.
 
On Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:51:48 -0800, Julie Bove wrote:


At $1 each, I'm don't care if they're oven proof or not. I'd
certainly need to slip off those handles.

-sw
 
Sqwertz wrote:

The square one might be used for a type of
Japanese layered omelet. You beat some eggs,
then pour a thin layer into the pan. While
its still runny, you place a sheet of seaweed
on it, and fold it over. In the space cleared
off by folding it, you pour more egg and lay
down another piece of seaweed. Fold that over
and repeat until you run out of space.

I don't know the Japanese name for these, but
I probably could find out. My mom has a special
pan and spatula for making them.
 
On 1/31/2011 7:41 PM, Sqwertz wrote:

I bought a small frying pan that I thought was "cute." The idea of
cooking with miniature pans is not without appeal. It was only $2.99 but
something was wrong with the non-stick finish. It didn't stick to the
pan and scraped off the first time I used it. I think maybe they used
some kind of Chinese automobile paint on this pan. Maybe I can use it as
a lid for the saucepans. Hope your pans are more fun.
 
Sqwertz wrote:

A few years ago, I thought a tiny frying pan would be great for
making the egg component of egg sandwiches. I searched and
searched and finally found a cast iron one. Have I used it? No.
I am liking some of the ideas here. I think cornbread done in
them would be awesome. (No, Jean. You DO NOT need to get several
more. DO NOT do this, Jean!)

--
Jean B.
 
On Jan 31, 10:41?pm, Sqwertz wrote:

==
Great for emergency use as ashtrays when old rich cigarette smoking
relations come to visit.

Other than that, they're useless cupboard fillers or else garage sale
gadgets.
==
 
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