So honestly, is it hard to fill? Because I can measure out batter easily enough, I'm getting it because I hate dripping batter all over.
1351050
ItI love it., is easy to fill. I hated making cupcakes before I bought this Now I love it , No mess on tins or paper. .Pancakes are so fast and easy.
1351051
You can mix the batter right in the container. It's wider than the image appears. Very handy and keeps your counter clean. It's quite handy!
1351052
No it is very easy to fill. Just take off the top and pour in your batter. I usually mix my batter up in a measuring cup and then it is easy to pour into the dispenser. Like the other people said, this is the best dispenser I have purchased!
1351053
It is very easy to fill, and does not drip excessively, which is to say, if it is filled to the top and you make pancakes for example, when you are done it will have dripped approximately a tablespoon. I have a little plate sitting next to the stove that I place it on between uses as a place for the drip. I have had mine now for several months, use it at least weekly, and have wondered why I didn't get one of these years ago. The convenience and ease of use more than make up for a few very minor drips.
1351054
This product is awesome. It is easy to fill, use and clean. There is no mess when you use this to pour batter into pans. I love it!
1351055
it looks like it would be easy to fill and the handle works nice. The rubber seal that prevents things from leaking out, was defective. The 1st time I went to use it, I poured the 1st ingredient of my recipe into it - which happened to be milk. It ran all over the counter because the bottom seal was defective and bent. I will try another one. Bed Bath and beyond sells a similar one.
1351056
The top is wide and very easy to fill. I have used it for pancakes, cupcakes and puddings. I love it and I'm sorry I didn't get one a long time ago. Do put a saucer under it, there are sometimes small drips.
1351057
No, it's a delight. I bought it for the wife and kids. Especially for the Kids.
1306388
Agree, filling from the bottom is a pain. I just tried drilling a hole in the top and the water just runs out. Based on other responses it looks like I ruined it.
1178405
It's not too difficult. I just used a spatula. It's a little difficult to clean though.
992826
It's because they raise...just like cupcakes. I had more of a problem with the hole not closing up. I put less batter in the pan but then ended up with skinny donuts. I'd give my two pans to whoever wants to pay the shipping. :/
2177137
I love mine. The thickness really depends on the batter. I made a dry batch and they were thicker and one that was moister & they were thinner. Hopefully this helps. I am so glad that I bought it!
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My thoughts would be to make sure you aren't opening it too early before it is done cooking and to perhaps try another batter recipe, I've found some release easier than others.
194185
to fill both sides, you actually need more than one box of cake batter. I feel like I used 1 plus another 1/3. But it turned out amazing.
2033553
You can add a tad less water than it asks for, but more importantly, be sure to not over-mix the batter. You should only be doing a couple of turns to the batter.
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I found it a PITA for pancakes. Batter too thick to empty out of the receptacle so it wastes aliot that must be scraped out. Consider a large zip top bag and cut the corner off. And sane time and money
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It's okay with grease draining but there are clear hot spots under the heating loop. For pancakes i just pour the batter over the top of the hotter loop.
1884608
You just squeeze until you get the amount of batter that you need. It's very manageable, however. The hole at the bottom of the dispenser is about dime size so you're not going to get a vast amount of cake batter flowing uncontrolably. You'll have total control over the amount coming out. I especially love that feature in getting the cake batter into the cupcake muffin papers. No mess or fuss. Hope this helps.
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I also have a hard time pushing the plunger down. Sometimes the "seal" breaks and it goes down easily. I just think it's the nature of the design. I still love mine and use it every morning.
61920
Its easy. Apply your choice of grease or baking spray and pour in your desired batter. Place the remaining pan (the one with the hole in it) on top and close/secure with clasps. Don't worry if you have slippage while cooking, you can take it off when cool. Depending how much you place in the pan your circle may look like an oval! I didn't use the included sticks only because I used lollipop sticks.
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A bit late with my response, but just saw this question....went to spam for some reason......I didn't think it was that hard....just make sure to have the cap on, don't overfill and use a spoon to scoop it in.
216666
I've never had a problem filling it... never noticed it to be an issue... and I just got it right out of my faucet. Over all, it's a great tea kettle and SO great looking with the speckles (I got the red one)! Everything about it actually exceeded my expectations!
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Not quite flush .... I used it both ways when baking ... Don't fill the batter to the top ( leave room for bunt to rise ..../ giving me the hole I desired and then filled it to the top and it left a nice area after cooking to fill with desired topping ...This is a fantastic product !!... I love mine !
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Hi there! I tend to slow simmer things for hours and have never had a problem with anything dripping off of it. I LOVE this thing. It is my favorite kitchen tool. :D