What is a Pizza Maker
Pizza is a worldwide famous traditional dish originated in Italy that has become extremely popular worldwide due to the variety of toppings it can go with. Everyone can choose what to put on their pizza crust. Maybe, that’s the secret of its popularity! It is not so easy to prepare a pizza in a conventional oven (it takes much time and effort to preheat and cook).Pizza maker is a kitchen appliance specially designed for cooking pizza and other delicious pastry in a matter of minutes without time-consuming preparation. When cooked in a pizza maker, your pizzas will come out evenly baked with a melted topping just like if they were cooked in your favorite restaurant.
We recommend you to use pizza cutters to slice your pastry evenly without damaging the palatable topping. Pizza peels are designed to lift and slide it onto the plate. If you appreciate refreshing drinks with your pizza, please look through iced tea makers!
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Design
There are two types of design to choose from: open and closed. When making pizza in an open pizza maker, there’s an obvious advantage for users to watch the process and stop it at any stage when the crust gets brown. The downside is, such devices emit more heat and if a batch of pizzas is cooked, your kitchen may get pretty hot. In this sense, closed pizza makers are more convenient to use. They’re also safer, for they eliminate the risk of accidental burns. Consider the heating elements and check their location. As a rule, the best results are achieved when the heat is evenly distributed throughout the pastry. This is for the heating elements ought to be placed on different sides and cover a bigger surface. Pay attention to the cooking surface. To be able to use a pizza maker for an extended period of time, it’s got to have a non-stick coating and maintain high temperatures well.
Power
This is a very important characteristic of a pizza maker when it comes to cooking. Making pizza is the main task of this appliance. However, it bakes all kinds of savory tarts and pies, omelets, cookies, croissants. You can even roast meat or prepare appetizing chicken nuggets. A larger pizza maker diameter allows cooking for more people. Thus, you will be able to prepare treats for a party or a basket lunch with no fuss. The cooking time of your desired pastry, as well as power costs, depends on the power of the chosen appliance. The ideal wattage is 1200 – 1500 Watts. Some pizza maker modifications need just 5-7 minutes for baking, other models require 10-15 minutes.
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For the most comfortable use, manufacturers provide their pizza makers with various extra features. For example, the temperature control will help you adjust baking depending on a dough and topping width. Vegetarian pizza requires a lower cooking temperature compared to thick meat pizza. It is easy to check how much time is left until your pastry is ready. No need to keep an eye on your pizza while it is baking! A rotating pan works for the even heat distribution to get the most delicious pastry! Ergonomic pizza maker indicators will let you know if the appliance is preheating and when it is ready to bake. A handle will help you open the lid without having your fingers burnt. A removable non-stick pan and paddles included in the package will make your pizza baking as convenient as possible. This wonderful appliance often comes with a recipe book. You will never get tired of this versatile dish! You won't have to waste your time and money waiting for your pizza to be delivered. Now you can cook delicious pizza literally in minutes!
NewWave LD-902SLT
Design
The Petite Pizzeria has a closed design that ensures its safe use and keeps the heat inside. It has W-shaped top and bottom heating elements for the most efficient and even baking. Your pizza is cooked on a ceramic pizza stone. This material is recommended by professional pizzaiolos: it absorbs excess moisture to bake the most delicious crispy crust. In addition, this ceramic stone ensures the device’s durability. This wonderful appliance does bake crispy pizza with the most delicious topping!
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Cook freshly made, frozen and Chicago-style pizza in this wonderful 12" diameter pizza maker! It has ample space to bake the pastry for 2 or 3 people. Apart from that, you can cook other treats such as pies, frittatas or even roast meat. This pizza maker power is 1200 Watts, and it takes about five minutes to cook a pizza! You will be able to add your favorite toppings while the appliance is preheating (it takes just five min). The NewWave pizza maker is a must-have appliance in your kitchen if you and your family love crispy homemade pizza!
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This functional pizza maker has an ergonomic heat indicator (the red light turns on when the appliance is ready to bake). There are three modes of its heat control dial. You can choose the one depending on the pizza base and topping. The non-stick deep-dish pan that comes with the purchase allows cooking a high Chicago-style pizza. This way, it won’t stick to the upper heating element and the topping won’t get burnt. A pair of included metal paddles will help you lift the pizza to put it into the pizza maker and securely release when it is ready. There is an ergonomic lid handle on the housing. In addition, the device comes with plenty of awesome recipes. Have you heard of Caramelised Banana Pizza or Moroccan Lamb pizza? Try and cook them with the NewWave pizza maker!
Presto 03430
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You will be surprised by a vast variety of dishes this Pizzazz pizza maker can cook. You can bake fresh and frozen pizza, chicken nuggets and wings, fish fillets, egg rolls, and even such delicacies as cinnamon rolls and cookies. You can have your sandwich quickly warmed up or even crisped to a golden brown. Its cooking surface diameter of 12", is enough for 2 or 3 people. The capacity of 1235 W allows baking a pizza in 10-12 minutes (depending on its base width and topping ingredients).
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Betty Crocker BC-2958CR
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Hamilton Beach 31700
Design
This wonderful Hamilton Beach modification allows fast and quality baking of your favorite pizza. It has a close design and two heating elements, the best solution for even baking! You won’t need to pay for pizza to be delivered. With this marvelous appliance, you can enjoy the desired eats whenever you like it. А baking pan is rotating during the cooking so you will get a well-baked pizza! It has a durable non-stick coating that ensures a long use of the appliance.
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NutriChef PKPZM12
Design
The NutriChef pizza maker has a close design with all its benefits. It keeps the heat and odors inside the appliance, which you will appreciate especially on a hot summer season. Two heating elements ensure quick and quality baking owing to the even heat distribution. Its non-stick aluminum surface is scratch-resistant and easy to maintain. This material allows an excellent heat transfer. As a result, your pizza maker will reach the necessary cooking temperature in an instant! All in all, it is a really good choice for a small family at an affordable price!
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