Sad that one of the rims was mis-formed so only 3 are usable

Quattro cerchi in acciaio inox (8x2,5cm) perfetti per tartelettes individuali con bordi dritti (un prodotto di pasticceria elegante e tipicamente francese; motivo per cui questi cerchi risultano da noi quasi irreperibili); confrontati con quelli De Buyer non forati, non presentano difetti funzionali. Resistenti, in banda saldata, non si deformano con facilità. Rispetto alla marca francese risultano leggermente più alti (0,5cm), quindi ideali per farciture a doppio strato e inserimenti (doppia ganache o sottili gelée di frutta).La ditta produttrice è franco-olandese, il prodotto viene venduto su Amazon a circa 4e il prezzo (per me, un ottimo prezzo).

I wanted to make English Muffins and needed rings. After reading reviews, I decided that Patisse and Mermaid brand rings looked like the best choices. I was not sure which would be better, so I ordered 1 pkg of each. They are both well-made, high quality products. They have nicely rolled edges, and are sturdy and do not bend under normal pressure. They sit flat in the pan.The Patisse are sold by a Dutch company. No indication if they are made there, or possibly someplace else. The metal is shiny stainless steel, and they have a seam, which may or may not cause problems in the future. So far, none. They come in a thin, flimsy clear plastic(?) box, which can be used to store them. Advertised as dishwasher-safe.The Mermaid brand are made in China. The metal is a brushed aluminum, and they have no seam, which seems to me to be a good thing. They are packed on a cardboard backing with a piece of plastic over them, which you tear off to get to the product. To store them, I cut the cardboard in half (to fit the bag), slipped them into a gallon ziplock bag, and then covered the rings with the plastic that had been torn off when I opened the pkg. There is a recipe for crumpets on the back. Hand-wash only. I don’t like using aluminum cookware, for possible health risks, but that’s just me.The Patisse (3 1/8” x 1”) is 1/8” wider, and 1/8” deeper than the Mermaid (3”x7/8”) (all inside dimensions).Unless stainless vs. aluminum matters to you, or shiny vs. dull, or ‘made in China’ vs. ‘made in Holland’(?maybe), or the 1/8” size difference, or seam vs. no seam, I can’t see that it matters much which one you buy. To me they are equal in quality. They both washed up equally well. I oiled them both with Avocado oil and my English muffins stuck to both. I oiled them next time with lard and sprinkled them with cornmeal and there was no sticking at all.I’ve read that English muffins are three to four inches in diameter. So this will make muffins on the smaller end of the scale. I think 3” is perfect. But if you want a 4” English muffin, these won’t do.My only reservation is that my muffins were so perfect they seemed to lack character, and almost looked strange, like hockey pucks. (But tasted fine.) I’m posting this review under both products.

Perfectos para hacer crumpets.

Mejor de lo que esperaba, funcionan perfecto.

impeccable pour fond de tartes bonne qualités