De Buyer Pancake Pan / Crepe Pan Carbone Plus - Sheet Steel - ø 26 cm - without Non-Stick Coating
Professional plate steel - the standard in French gastronomy
Without a non-stick coating - develop your own natural seasoning through use
Suitable for all heat sources - including induction and professional gas
Not dishwasher-safe - quick handwashing preserves the natural seasoning
Forget limp, stuck pancakes that tear halfway through when you try to flip them. With the de Buyer Carbone Plus pancake pan of 26 cm, you make crispy, paper-thin crêpes and fluffy pancakes as they should be - straight from the fire, hassle-free. This is the pan that professional chefs have trusted for decades, and now it stands in your kitchen.
Why this pan will change your pancake game forever
- No non-stick coating, but better - Sheet steel builds a natural, seasonal patina that only gets better with each use.
- Honest French craftsmanship - de Buyer has been making pans in France for over 185 years. You can taste it in the result.
- Perfect heat distribution - 2.5 mm thick sheet steel evenly distributes heat, so every pancake turns golden brown - from edge to edge.
- Suitable for any heat source - Gas, induction, ceramic, halogen, or electric: this pan fits everywhere, even in the oven.
- PFAS-free - No synthetic coatings, no questionable substances. Just steel, heat, and a nod to classic cooking.
- Low edge, great convenience - That shallow edge of just 20 mm is no coincidence. It allows your spatula to slide smoothly underneath, flipping every crêpe like a pro.
Sheet steel: the choice of serious cooks
Many modern pans promise to do it all with a shiny coating - until that coating starts to peel after two years. de Buyer chooses a different philosophy: sheet steel that grows with you. With the first use, you season the pan with a layer of oil, and from that moment on, the material builds a layer that exhibits natural non-stick behavior. The more you use the pan, the better it gets. That’s not marketing talk - that’s chemistry and tradition, hand in hand.
The 2.5 mm wall is deliberately thick. Thin pans have hot and cold spots, causing one half of your pancake to burn while the other is still raw. Not here. The Carbone Plus pan absorbs heat evenly and retains it, so you have control - not the pan.
From crêpe to fried egg: more versatile than you think
The name says "pancake pan," but don’t let that limit you. The flat bottom and low wall make this pan perfect for:
- Paper-thin crêpes - Roll the batter around with a small wrist movement and enjoy an evenly thin result.
- Thick, fluffy pancakes - The sheet steel retains heat so that the batter cooks evenly, even if you make them a bit thicker.
- Fried eggs - That low edge makes it easy to serve the egg perfectly without breaking.
- A thin omelet - Quick, golden brown, and just the way you like it.
- Galettes bretonnes - The Breton savory buckwheat variant: with melted cheese, ham, and a soft egg. A whole meal moment in a pan.
With a diameter of 26 cm and a bottom diameter of 225 mm, you easily bake family-sized pancakes - big enough to impress, handy enough to flip without a circus.
Maintenance: less work than you think
Sheet steel has a small reputation for "difficult maintenance" - but that reputation isn’t entirely accurate. The only thing you need to remember: no dishwasher. A quick hand wash with warm water and a soft brush is all that’s needed. Dry the pan immediately and put a drop of oil on it - done. That simple routine keeps the natural patina intact and prevents rust. Think of it as a small culinary ritual that keeps your pan young for years.
The pan is heat resistant up to 200 °C and also oven-safe, so you can use it for recipes that require finishing in the oven. From stovetop to oven, without switching - now that’s convenient.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Season your new pan before first use! Rub the inside with a neutral oil (like sunflower oil), heat the pan over medium heat until the oil smokes, let it cool, and wipe off the excess fat with a paper towel. Repeat this two or three times. After this step, your first pancakes will slide out much easier - and each time after that, the pan gets better.
de Buyer: more than a pan, a tradition
de Buyer is not just a brand. This French family business, founded in 1830 in the Vosges, has been supplying both professional chefs and home cooks who know what they want for generations. The Carbone Plus line is their answer to the question: "What if a pan simply does its job perfectly, without frills?" No coating, no gimmicks - just the best quality sheet steel, shaped with precision and tested in the most demanding kitchens in the world.
Once you cook with a de Buyer pan, you understand why so many chefs - from Parisian brasseries to Amsterdam home kitchens - never part with it. This is a pan that you pass on, not throw away.
Specifications
- Collection: Carbone Plus
- Type: Pancake Pan / Crepe Pan
- Material: Sheet Steel (2.5 mm thick)
- Diameter: 260 mm (26 cm)
- Bottom Diameter: 225 mm
- Edge Height: 20 mm
- Total Length (including handle): 500 mm
- Weight: 1,379 grams
- Color: Silver/Steel Grey
- Country of Origin: France
- Heat Resistant up to: 200 °C
- Non-Stick Coating: None - natural patina
- PFAS-free: Yes
- Suitable for Gas: Yes
- Suitable for Induction: Yes
- Suitable for Ceramic: Yes
- Suitable for Halogen: Yes
- Suitable for Electric: Yes
- Oven Safe: Yes
- Dishwasher Safe: No - hand wash recommended
In the package
- de Buyer Carbone Plus Pancake Pan - ø 26 cm
Ready for your best pancakes ever? The de Buyer Carbone Plus crepe pan of 26 cm is the investment that pays for itself with every stack of golden brown pancakes, every thin crêpe, and every Sunday morning at the table. Add it to your kitchen - and taste the difference.
