Cook one round egg, pancake or blini without reaching for a full-size skillet. De Buyer's 4.75-inch MINERAL B Egg & Pancake Pan is deliberately small, with a 3.75-inch cooking surface that gives individual portions a defined shape.

That compact surface is the reason to choose it over a larger frying pan. You are buying a dedicated single-serving pan, not a smaller substitute for a skillet that cooks several portions at once. De Buyer designed this model for one egg, pancake or blini, so it makes sense for a breakfast sandwich egg or a small pancake when a broad cooking surface is unnecessary.

The second choice is the material. Compared with a factory nonstick egg pan, this carbon steel surface develops its nonstick patina with seasoning and repeated use. De Buyer describes the steel as quick to heat and efficient at retaining heat, with even heat distribution across its compact cooking surface. The tradeoff is preparation and care: it is a pan to season and maintain, rather than one to treat as a ready-coated nonstick skillet.

This is the 4.75-inch version, with a listed weight of 1 pound. Keep the difference between the overall diameter and the 3.75-inch cooking surface in mind when choosing the size of your pancake. The small format is useful precisely because it limits the portion; choose a larger pan when you want room for several eggs or a wider pancake.

We carry it for cooks who like a dedicated tool for a breakfast they make often. We like the combination of a clearly defined single-serving size and a seasoned cooking surface that improves with use, provided the care routine suits your kitchen.

Follow de Buyer's carbon steel instructions for initial seasoning and ongoing care. Handwash and avoid harsh soaps or abrasive materials that strip seasoning. Oven use is limited to a brief finish: no more than 400°F and less than 10 minutes. Start with a single egg and let this little pan do the job it was designed for.

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