Stop the presses for panini makers
Manual panini pans, which are made of either ridged cast iron or anodized aluminum and come with heavy, ridged, cast-iron presses, are gorgeous — especially Mario Batali's, a stunning, shiny crimson square.
But as much as I wanted to love them, they look better than they cook. And the hinged, electric presses? I've been using one every day since I began my tests. Here are the results:
King of panini
The brushed stainless-steel Breville Panini Grill has a 9 1/2-inch-by-10-inch nonstick grilling surface, variable temperature control (350 degrees to 440 degrees), a six-setting height control, flip-out feet and a locking mechanism for upright storage. A large drip tray fits securely along the front. It comes with a recipe book and a grill scraper.
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