The art of choosing a sandwich maker

Hot sandwiches for breakfast are a great mood and satiety before lunch, that is exactly what Lord Sandwich probably thought when he invented this original appetizer, later named after him. Today it is not a big deal to choose a sandwich maker or a sandwich maker, because manufacturers from different countries and domestic ones have flooded the domestic market of Russia with quality models.

Only in such a product can you quickly and without much hassle prepare square or triangular flavored slices of bread, combined into a single whole around the meat or fish filling. To understand the design, to find out the principle of preparation, to learn all the nuances of the correct use of such unusual household appliances for a Russian user, we strongly recommend reading our article.

What is it, the principle of work

Sandwiches or sandwiches are a type of roasters, which, due to their original design, can prepare various types of hot sandwiches in just a few minutes, until the kettle boils. The aroma of freshly toasted bread will fill your kitchen and create an atmosphere conducive to a morning meal for the whole family.

The operating principle of such household appliances is extremely simple: slices of bread for toasters are placed on special panels with non-stick coating, toppings and sauces are placed on top, and then covered with the same bread rolls. The upper and lower parts of the structure can be slightly greased with butter to form a crisp.

Then the two halves are connected and closed with a latch, the product is connected to the network, the process of preparing hot sandwiches begins, which lasts only a few minutes, which depends on the power of the device. Readiness is indicated by a sound or light indicator, depending on the class of the model.

Outwardly, these products resemble a plastic box designed for 4 or 8 servings; square and triangular shapes for sandwiches are produced. There are 3-in-1 models for preparing a delicious and incredibly delicious breakfast. These multifunctional products come with interchangeable panels to easily prepare pies, waffles, pancakes, hot sandwiches, as well as dishes like on a standard grill.

Products designed for only two complex sandwiches will delight you with a composition reminiscent of a sophisticated American burger or hamburger that McDonald’s fast food restaurants delighted with numerous visitors.

What is it for?

Such household appliances as an electric sandwich maker are suitable for those users who constantly save time on cooking hot food, but want to maintain the maximum useful properties of food products. Many skeptics claim that hot sandwiches do not belong to healthy foods, but experts assure that the presence of vegetables, herbs, and proper heat treatment not only add piquancy to the sandwich, but also preserve the natural composition of vitamins contained in the ingredients for the filling.

Using a sandwich maker you can cook:

• fragrant hot sandwiches with meat, fish and vegetables;
• pancakes, omelets;
• wafers with sweet filling;
• homemade pies of the original triangular shape;
• burrito - a Mexican national dish, tortilla (wheat tortilla), in which minced meat, fried beans, tomatoes, rice, avocado or cheese are wrapped;
• lazy pizza;
• puffs with different fillings from frozen dough.

The main condition is that the size of the product should correspond to the inner surface of the frying plates.

For proper preparation, you need an accurate dosage of the filling so that after compression it does not come out and does not burn, therefore, adding mayonnaise and ketchup, do not overdo it, otherwise spoil the product, and you will also wash the burnt ingredients for a long time. Bread is best spread on the outside with a thin layer of butter to make a crisp.

Having gained experience, it will be possible to use a thinly sliced ​​loaf to please the whole family with original sandwiches made according to an individual recipe. The best models are adapted for use in various offices, so that employees can have a snack during work with hot sandwiches with a cup of a fragrant drink from a coffee machine.

Advantages and disadvantages

These unique household appliances can significantly reduce the time for preparing a hearty breakfast, while homemade ones will only be happy with such a variety. A hot, fragrant sandwich with a crispy crust is much tastier and healthier than an ordinary dry sandwich. If necessary, a light product can be taken with you to work or on a business trip: it is compact and will not take up much space in your luggage.

Another plus is simple courtship: just wipe the contact plates with a damp cloth, as it is ready for use again. Models with removable panels are available - they can be washed in a dishwasher. There are many recipes not only for hot sandwiches, but also for other dishes that can be prepared using a sandwich maker.

There are drawbacks to such household appliances: some models do not have an on / off button, so you constantly have to use a power cable that does not differ in long lengths. Fixed plates complicate the process of caring for them, and non-stick coating is not always durable. But all these problems can be solved during the selection of the product, you just need to study the technical passport and purchase equipment only from reliable manufacturers.

Operation Secrets

There are generally accepted rules for handling such universal devices:

1. Carefully monitor the amount of filling so that when squeezing the excess does not leak out - this is fraught with burning and spoil the taste of the dish.
2. Do not use fatty foods in large quantities, remember that when heated, fat melts and penetrates through the bread out.

• Notification occurs in two ways: by sound or by using a light indicator, on budget models only the power indicator is installed, so do not open the product cover until a signal sounds or the green light goes out.

Some users warm the product before laying the semi-finished products - you can not do this, the bread will not stick to the plates during the cooking process.

How to choose

Thanks to this advanced technique, users do not get dry toast, but a soft, hot crispy sandwich that tastes like homemade pie because the crumb absorbs liquid ingredients and acquires the taste of the filling.

Body material

All models are made of thermoplastic or a combined material based on stainless steel and food plastic, only expensive samples can have a metal case.

Power

The heating rate and the duration of the process depend on this parameter: the higher the power, the more efficient the sandwich maker. There are three varieties that differ in power:

1. Small - from 600 to 700 watts.
2. Average - from 750 to 800 watts.
3. Powerful - 900 W and higher.

The higher this indicator, the more expensive the sandwich maker will be.

Additional devices

These include additional plates of a different configuration, so such products can bake waffles, and if the configuration has special grills, then a sandwich maker can be used as a grill for baking meat and fish. Such options affect the overall cost, the device becomes multi-functional, but also more expensive.

Rating

REDMOND RSM-M1402

• Type: Sandwich Maker
• Case material: combined, metal, heat-resistant plastic
• Power: 700 W
• Number of Sandwiches: 4
• Dimensions: 265x270x120 mm
• Weight: 1.68 kg
• Additional parameters: handle with thermal insulation, non-stick coating of the plates, the lid is fixed
• Warranty: 12 months
• Development / Manufacturer: Russia / China

This model was developed by specialists of the Russian company REDMOND, whose production facilities are located in China. The company's products are reliable and high quality of all parts.

ENDEVER SM-21/22

• Type: Sandwich Maker
• Case Material: Heat Resistant Bioplastics
• Power: 800 W
• Number of Sandwiches: 4
• Dimensions: 208x230x90 mm
• Weight: 1.05 kg
• Additional parameters: power indicator, protection against overheating, steel plate sizes - 225x125 mm
• Warranty: 1 year
• Development / Manufacturer: Kromax Group, Russia / China

Domestic development of a budget model, but made in China, because there is cheap labor, a simple design makes it easier to use.

Moulinex SM1541

• Type: Sandwich Maker
• Case Material: Heat Resistant Plastic
• Power: 800 W
• Number of Sandwiches: 4
• Dimensions: 95x235x225 mm
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Additional parameters: sandwich molds, number of modes - 1, compartment for storing the power cable
• Warranty: 12 months
• Development / Manufacturer: France / China

Mulinex is a famous brand, all its household appliances are reliable and of high quality, the service life of some products, according to user reviews, has long exceeded 30 years of constant use.

Philips HD2392

• Type: Sandwich Maker
• Case Material: Plastic
• Power: 820 W
• Number of Sandwiches: 4
• Dimensions: 90x231x218 mm
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Additional parameters: power cord length - 0.8 m, standby indicator, plates for triangular sandwiches
• Warranty: 1 year
• Development / Manufacturer: Philips Electronics N.V., Netherlands / PRC

Philips products pleases users with reliability and high quality, this model is compact and convenient, you can fry pancakes with any filling.

Marta MT-1751

• Type: Sandwich Maker
• Case Material: Combined
• Power: 750 W
• Number of Sandwiches: 4
• Dimensions: 90x230x230 mm
• Weight: 1.32 kg
• Additional parameters: protection against overheating, legs prevent slipping on the table surface, color silver-black
• Warranty: 1 year
• Development / Manufacturer: Marta Trade / China

Using this model is very simple: put the bread rolls for the toaster, place the filling, pour the sauce without fanaticism and cover with two more slices. Close the product until it clicks, clever technology independently forms a triangular mouth-watering sandwiches. The case does not heat up during operation.

findings

Original shaped hot sandwiches - this is an excellent breakfast for the whole family, your little children or grandchildren will be especially happy. Models are sold for every taste, choose according to your financial capabilities and enjoy the quick preparation of unusual snacks, because you can make pancakes or baked vegetables with meat filling.