Help with KitchenAid coating pan attachment

[chocchic]

Has anyone had any experience with the Kitchenaid confectionary coating pan attachment from Design & Realisation (dr.ca)? I will be panning mainly almonds and was wondering how this coating pan holds up. Thanks!

[Kerry Beal]

I have the pan that fits on the Kitchen Aid made by deBuyer. The DR pan is their own manufacture so I haven't tried it. The deBuyer pan I think will hold up for quite a while.

[Edward J]

I have the D & R pan. Holds up quite well. Not much to it really, two bowls, one with a hole in it, the other with the attachment shaft, clipped together with 4 "office depot" style clips.

The rounder the object you want to coat, the better your results will be. I gave up on almonds and have had good sucess with hazelnuts--also because they grow locally.

[chocchic]

Thanks Kerry & EdwardJ! I've never panned before, and it's a little intimidating. The deBuyer pan looks like it's better quality, but I'm in Canada and can't find a source for it here.

EdwardJ, what model KA do you have? Does the panning attachment fit all models?

[Edward J]

Attachment will fit all models, however.....................

The mixer sits on a s/s stand that holds it at an angle. MY K.A, a 5 qt "pro" (Costco special) doesn't fit quite right on the stand. All the other mixers will though.

[runwestierun]

I am wondering if anyone can explain to me why these panning attachments are so expensive?

[Chris Hennes]

Supply and demand... it's just not that big a market.

[Marmalade]

I have the D&R pan. Has given pretty good results with almost everything. Works best if you can keep the ambient temperature between 16-19C. Let me know if you need any tips. It's a mix of art & science.

[magdelinewest]

Like all things panning just takes practice. You'll be fine I promise.

[Kerry Beal]

Madgeline - welcome to eG!

What are you panning these days?

[magdelinewest]

Nuts baby! Cashews especially. Mmmmm.

[jsrchocolates]

The DeBuyer Pan Coating System (for the KitchenAid) looks like a great option to get started panning, BUT i'm a bit confused. Both these websites describe the attachment like they're the same, BUT they've got different pictures.

Would you mind telling me the DeBuyer pan's approximate dimensions?? Basically, if it's the 16" diameter, width 9 1/4" and front opening of 9 3/8", i'll buy it today.

Thanks!!!!!

-Josh

Here are the links:

http://www.kitchen-universe.com/de-Buyer-Sweet-Coating-System-Attachment-p/3500.00.htm

&

http://www.pastrychef.com/CONFECTIONERY-COATING-PAN-ATTACHMENT_p_1057.html

[Kerry Beal]

The DeBuyer Pan Coating System (for the KitchenAid) looks like a great option to get started panning, BUT i'm a bit confused. Both these websites describe the attachment like they're the same, BUT they've got different pictures.

Would you mind telling me the DeBuyer pan's approximate dimensions?? Basically, if it's the 16" diameter, width 9 1/4" and front opening of 9 3/8", i'll buy it today.

Thanks!!!!!

-Josh

Here are the links:

http://www.kitchen-universe.com/de-Buyer-Sweet-Coating-System-Attachment-p/3500.00.htm

&

http://www.pastrychef.com/CONFECTIONERY-COATING-PAN-ATTACHMENT_p_1057.html

Those are both the same.