Author: Maurice Savaryego, M.Sc.Eng. (Learn More)
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The two most common types of electric crepe makers are the griddle type and the dipping plate type. The next sections describe and compare these two types of electric crepe makers and the best product of each type, respectively the Krampouz and the Salton.
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Krampouz and Salton Crepe Makers on Amazon
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Griddle Type Crepe Makers and Krampouz

The best and most popular griddle type crepe makers are manufactured by the French Krampouz which is the world reference for crepe makers. The Krampouz Tibos model, shown in the picture, is 13-inch in diameter and has a non-stick smooth surface that allows to spread batter evenly. The 1300-watt heavy duty unit is equipped with a cursor regulated thermostat and a heat indicating light. It comes with the usual spatula, scraper, ladle and cleaning brush. It takes just a few seconds to spread the batter and about 30 seconds to make the crepe. It also comes with complete instructions and recipes.
The Krampouz Tibos crepe maker is very easy to work with and to clean. It only takes a few tries to get the hang of it and make great crepes while having lots of fun making them.
Dipping Plate Type Crepe Makers and Salton

You pour some batter into the dipping pan, then brush slightly the surface of the cooker plate with a little bit of butter. You flip the cooker plate down and dip it into the pan containing the batter so that a thin layer of batter sticks to the cooker plate's surface. Then you flip the cooker plate over, place it on the electric base, wait until the crepe is cooked. Usually, an indicator light comes on when crepe is ready.
With these crepe makers there is no need to spread evenly the batter over the cooking surface like you do with griddle type crepe makers. The batter simply adheres evenly to the cooker plate when it is dipped into the batter pan. Since with this types of crepe makers the cooker plate needs to be lightweight, they usually make 7 to 8 inch crepes.
The following video shows how a crepe is done with a dipping plate crepe maker:
Dipping plate electric crepe makers made by Salton are the best and most popular in their category among Amazon buyers. The Salton 1337 crepe maker is shown in the picture here. The cordless cooker plate that comes with this 800-watt crepe maker is 7.5 inches in diameter and has a non-stick cooking surface. It comes with an electric heater base, a batter dipping pan, and a spatula.
It can make perfect paper-thin crepes in seconds without having to deal with a disturbing cord. The cooker plate can be placed in any direction on the round power base. The non-stick surface enables low fat cooking and easy cleaning. A recipe book is included.
So which type of crepe maker to buy?
With the Salton cordless dipping plate type crepe makers, there is no need to spread the batter manually on the cooker plate, and there is no cord to worry about. They are also cheaper than the Krampouz griddle type crepe makers. On the other hand, since the cooker plates of dipping plate type crepe makers need to be lightweight, they are smaller in diameter, and hence can only make smaller crepes. They are also not as powerful as the griddle type crepe makers. Finally, from a quality and durability point of view the heavy duty Krampouz is preferable to the Salton dipping plate type crepe maker.
So, both products have their advantages, but even if one can make great crepes with the dipping plate type Salton, there is no doubt that for a serious crepe lover who will use the appliance often, and who does not want any limitations in terms of crepe size and cooking power, the Krampouz griddle type crepe maker is the right choice.
Krampouz and Salton Crepe Makers on Amazon
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Note that CucinaPro also makes griddle type crepe makers (as shown below).
Krampouz Tibos |
CucinaPro |
Salton
Commercial Grade Electric Crepe Makers
An Authentic Simple Crepe Recipe

40 g (1.4 oz) butter,
250 g (8.8 oz) of sifted flour,
a pinch of salt,
4 whole eggs
600-700 ml (2.5 - 3.0 cups) of milk
optional:
150 g (5.2 oz) of sugar
a few drops of vanilla
35% cream
Method of Preparation:
- Melt the butter over low heat and reserve warm.
- In a bowl, combine the flour and the salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture and break in the eggs thinned with a full glass of milk. Add the sugar at this stage for sweet crepes.
- Mix the mixture with a whisk.
- When the dough appears homogeneous, add gradually the remaining milk and the melted warm butter and continue mixing with the whisk. The dough should now have the same texture as water, and there should be no lumps.
- Let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature before using, and serve it with your favorite sweet or savory filling and garniture.
A Great Recipe Book for Delicious Crepes
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