topic Re: Waffle Makers in Kitchen

Waffle Makers

Jordan2 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:48:20 GMT

I'm in the market for a waffle maker, I never owned one, my mother back in the day had a stainless steel one with no teflon coating, the waffles never came out good! I was looking at a Cusinart one that rotates, do I really need it to rotate? It seems most of the irons don't have removable plates you can wash, does it really matter? I saw a couple of waffle makers that you fill vertically and can store that way, that way of cooking seems awkward to me. Does anyone have a waffle iron they like?

Re: Waffle Makers

chickenbutt — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:58:55 GMT

I have a Krups and I like it a lot. It's one of those, also, that you put the batter in and then close it and turn it around. I suppose you do need to do that, but I don't know the scientifics of it

Another thing I like about it is that it's rectangular, not round. I don't quite know why, but I don't want round.

I've probably had it for at least 15 years and it's still great. Nonstick, too, of course.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 22:06:34 GMT

My parents, the waffle king and queen, for years had Sunbeam waffle makers. They were Teflon that were coated and they did stick, however, they always sprayed them with Pam which alleviated that problem. Made 4 big, square waffles. I think they all stick unless sprayed.

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SharkE — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 22:30:12 GMT

yeah, I've got one that makes 4 at a time and I always spray it.

light comes on and beeps when it's ready for the batter then squeaks again when they're done.

Husband hollers "birds chirping". It's old , but, it's been a good one.

those that only make one at a time wouldn't work for me. He wants his food NOW and isn't waiting to eat 2-3 waffles I'd be getting up and down from the table 10 times to keep 'em coming.

Think mine is a Cuisinart, too. I'd check out Bed and Bath and take coupon with you. If don't have what you want have them to order for you and sent to your house.

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Daysdee — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 22:38:31 GMT

Got one for a wedding gift years and years ago. When Teflon was new, I think. My first experience with it was a disaster. Stuck so bad we couldn't eat the waffles. I sprayed with Pam from then on. (It's a wonder we stayed married.)

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ECBG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:03:40 GMT

We have a GE that's quite old. You do want Teflon and still just spritz a little spray. The griddle part should remove. Fat can become rancid. Not removing yours can result in a less than perfect taste.

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loriqvc — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:19:19 GMT

@Jordan2 - After quite a bit of research, I bought the KRUPS GQ502D Adjustable Temperature Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates on Amazon just over two years ago. Every waffle I've made has turned out perfectly! Highly recommended...

ETA: I use an oil mister to grease the plates; the aerosol canisters from the grocery store leave a residue and I like to avoid chemicals whenever possible.

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cindyNC — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:21:31 GMT

I have an old cuisanart griddler with waffle plates and love it! The plates can come out for cleaning. I read on line somewhere that to clean a waffle iron, put a wet paper towel in it for a minute and then the stuck on food comes off.

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Jordan2 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:52:15 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
@Jordan2 - After quite a bit of research, I bought the KRUPS GQ502D Adjustable Temperature Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates on Amazon just over two years ago. Every waffle I've made has turned out perfectly! Highly recommended...

ETA: I use an oil mister to grease the plates; the aerosol canisters from the grocery store leave a residue and I like to avoid chemicals whenever possible.

I'll take a look at the Krups one. I saw a Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker that rotates and had removable plates that looks promising. It seems some of them don't have a temperature setting, I guess you cook it longer or shorter depending how you like them.

Re: Waffle Makers

SharkE — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 01:04:46 GMT

My husband doesn't like Belgians has to be the basic kind of waffle.

Belgians are too thick "like eating cake" hahahhaha Hard to find the plain thickness waffle. Think I saw one at Bed & bath.

some of those concoctions they make on Q shows I wouldn't give to a dog.

Old burnt looking choc waffles with bunch of goo smeared all over them and cream cheese freaky looking stuff.

Just plain butter and Mrs. Butterworth for us and thank you

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Kachina624 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 05:15:51 GMT

@SharkE Try putting some chopped pecans in DH's waffles. Yum.

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BeccaLou — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:14:02 GMT

I purchased the 3 mini set, consist of a grddle, a flat cooker, and a waffle maker. The waffle maker makes mini waffles like e-go's. and that way you can make and freeze for later.

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SharkE — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:38:00 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@SharkE Try putting some chopped pecans in DH's waffles. Yum.

He'd say "what"? LOL

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wagirl — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 15:21:11 GMT

I had a Waring brand from Costco--it rotated so you could make 2 waffles at the same time---I LOVED that thing and used it often. it made the best waffles. but it got broken and I bought an off brand that was garbage--gave it away and will buy another Waring.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 16:40:55 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
My husband doesn't like Belgians has to be the basic kind of waffle.
Belgians are too thick "like eating cake" hahahhaha Hard to find the plain thickness waffle. Think I saw one at Bed & bath.

some of those concoctions they make on Q shows I wouldn't give to a dog.
Old burnt looking choc waffles with bunch of goo smeared all over them and cream cheese freaky looking stuff.

Just plain butter and Mrs. Butterworth for us and thank you

@SharkE, we're the same way. My husband makes the best buttermilk waffles EVAR. But no Mrs. Butterworth; only REAL maple syrup. And there's enough butter in his recipe that we don't need any more on top.

Tip: Put the syrup on the side and dip your bite of waffle into it. That way the waffle stays crisp on the outsife.

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AuntMame — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 05:23:29 GMT

I bought a George Foreman grill with removable waffle plates. It was only about $50 at Walmart. It doesn't brown the waffles evenly, alas, but it's good enough for my once-a-year waffle-making and I use the grill for lots of other stuff. I'm the only one in the family who likes waffles or else I'd buy something better.

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deeva — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 16:28:56 GMT

I have the Waring Pro that you rotate to cook the waffle and an older round Cusinart.

I use the Waring more than the Cuisnart, but If both of them broke, I probably wouldn't buy a new waffle maker.

I never had good luck with square waffle makers, the waffles always got stuck.

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:34:41 GMT

@AuntMame wrote:
I bought a George Foreman grill with removable waffle plates. It was only about $50 at Walmart. It doesn't brown the waffles evenly, alas, but it's good enough for my once-a-year waffle-making and I use the grill for lots of other stuff. I'm the only one in the family who likes waffles or else I'd buy something better.

@AuntMameI have George's from when it was sold on QVC .Love the removeable plates . Back in the day I only had ones you could not remove , (what a MESS) and only purchased the not so great frozen , until removeable plates came on the market. GF's made too many for my family for the most part and they do not brown as well for my tastes but DH likes them.

I purchased a single serve Belgian maker from Evine last year -- I do not think they still stock them . It was under $20., had removeable plates , sandwich grill plates, and made a crunchy waffle . (which I like).

ITA with with the @loriqvc that suggested using a mister. I use a silicone brush to apply butter or oil to the plates.

I enjoy using a waffle iron for other items some time. The other day I wanted a piece of shortcake to put strawberries and whipped cream on , but did not want to use even the toaster oven. I made just one waffle with the recipe and we enjoyed it without heating up the kitchen.

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:42:51 GMT

I checked and Evine /HQ or whatever the alias now -- do still have the single belgian & sandwich maker Cook's Companion® 650W Nonstick Waffle Maker w/ Removable Plates item #476-219 for $19.+ if interested great for a single or couple

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AuntMame — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:44:48 GMT

@okaywitheasypay wrote:
I checked and Evine /HQ or whatever the alias now -- do still have the single belgian & sandwich maker Cook's Companion® 650W Nonstick Waffle Maker w/ Removable Plates item #476-219 for $19.+ if interested great for a single or couple

YOW! How cool is that! Thank you Okay! Running over to Evine now...