Question 1

How about its performance on an electric stove for making indian rotis/chapattis/breads?

Accepted Answer

All electric cooking ranges output heat in a 'Sine Wave' pattern, implies the heat goes up and down. Reason....if the range is set for, say, 150 deg....the range tries to reach that temperature and heats up to reach the 150 deg BUT WILL NOT STOP THERE! Realizes that it is past 150 deg, tries to come back by switching off, hence cools and passes the 150 deg park on the downward run, then realizes it went past the 150 deg so heats up again...and the cycle continues. Due to this, any electric range, including induction stove, will output heat in a 'Sine Wave' fashion, up-down-up-down...hence does not give good results for PRECISION cooking that is need for Chapatis/Dosas etc where a constant heat is expected. A gas range does great job in all situations.

Question 2

I like to make small personal pizzas, will this work instead of the 14" pizza pan which is too big.

Accepted Answer

It is excellent for this purpose, but you should also consider the Lodge pizza griddle. I preheat to 500, insert my pizza on a pizza screen and then slide off onto the cast iron after 4-5 minutes. I lightly oil the screen but not the pan. The 14" griddle is a terrific pan for many purposes, and it retains higher heat even if you're only using a small part of the surface. Some people use it as a "pizza stone." I use both these pans very frequently.

Question 3

Does this pan work on an induction stove?

Accepted Answer

It works.... but you've got to really watch it ... The cast Iron ware I use (1 vintage wagner bought at a yard sale, and 2 new lodge products) gets too hot and in turn heats the induction plate so high it turns off... I have a salton portable cook top from costco (similar to ASIN:B00FAD57SC Salton Induction Cooker Energy efficiency 300W-1800W, 140F-465F)

Question 4

How high is the lip on the pan? Could I use it to fry something in a half inch of oil?

Accepted Answer

Lip is about one half inch and rounded. I would never use this pan with more than a coating of oil. Using more could cause a spill and fire.

ASIN	B00008GKDN
Additional Features	Made without PFOA or PTFE
Best Sellers Rank	#1,868 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #2 in Griddles
Brand Name	Lodge
Capacity	4.5 pounds
Coating Description	Natural, Seasoned
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Stovetop, Oven
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (45,819)
Handle Material	Cast Iron
Included Components	Cast Iron Griddle
Item Type Name	Lodge Cast Iron Rectangular Griddle
Item Weight	4.5 pounds
Manufacturer	Lodge Logic
Manufacturer Part Number	L9OG3
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty
Material Type	Cast Iron
Maximum Temperature	650 °F
Metal Type	Cast Iron
Model Name	Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron
Model Number	Lodge Cast Iron Rectangular Griddle
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only, Oven Safe
Recommended Uses For Product	Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire
Shape	Round
Specific Uses For Product	Bake, Braise, Broil, Fry, Saute, Sear
UPC	075536341057
Unit Count	1 Count

Round Seasoned Cast Iron Griddle, PFAS-Free, 10.5 Inches

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