Sandwich Maker Reviews

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The range of sandwich presses available in the U.K. is different from those sold in the United States and Canada. I am a big fan of the Breville Panini Duo however this is not one of the models that is sold in England. However there are still some exciting sandwich presses to choose from. Today I want to talk about another sandwich maker produced by Breville for the European market, the VST012 Sandwich Press. It is similar in many respects to the Breville Panini Duo but there are a few important differences.

One thing that is important to note about the Breville VST012 is that both the top and bottom plates are flat. Therefore the attractive markings that other grills can provide will be missing from sandwiches that you make in this machine. This does not really affect the taste but the look will be slightly different from panini pictures that you can find online and in panini cook books. Many delis and sandwich shops in the U.K. use sandwich presses that have flat upper and lower plates so U.K. customers may already be used to this style of hot sandwich. One thing I like in particular about machines made in this type of machine is that you do not have to worry about the filling of your sandwich being heated properly. You know it will be!

The floating hinge design of this panini press means that it is able to accommodate sandwiches of different thicknesses. The weight of the upper plate pushes down on the top of your sandwich to provide heat and press it flat. Panini may sometimes not look like much but they are a really dense taste experience.

The VST012 works in the same way as many other toasted sandwich makers. When you plug it in to an electrical outlet, it starts to heat up. There is an indicator light that lights up letting you know it is getting hotter. Then when it is ready to start making a sandwich, the ready light comes on.

You can use any kind of bread you want with this device. It makes particularly delicious hot sandwiches if you use Italian breads like ciabatta or focaccia.

As both upper and lower plates are flat, this is one of the easiest sandwich makers to clean up afterwards. Using a piece of kitchen towel should be enough in most cases to get rid of any crumbs and spilt sandwich fillings. If you feel that you have to give it a more thorough cleaning then you should wait until the unit has cooled down completely and then give it a wipe with a damp cloth.

Finding the best price Breville VST012 Sandwich Press is quite easy. The Breville U.K. website has a run down of the product specifications. However, most of the time you can get this machine at an even cheaper price if you buy online from the U.K. Amazon store. Sandwich presses are fairly low tech kitchen appliances but they can be used to great effect to change a nice sandwich into an amazing panini!