Do regular waffle recipes work well with this iron or is this only for "belgan" waffles?
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Yes, both are doable and be sure to watch the consistency of different recipe batters. Too thin or too thick do not work well.
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Some waffle irons flip to evenly spread the batter. This is important in commercial applications where the visual presentation of the product is crucial and can save on batter - you can use less batter to get a thick, complete waffle. The waffle iron presses, such as this one, rely on the expansion of the batter to create a complete waffle. Sometimes in order to get a full, thick waffle, you have to use a little more batter, which often ends up spilling over to the side. It's a trade-off - if you don't want spills, use less batter with the potential for a slightly incomplete waffle. Since you want "thick waffles," use plenty of batter and clean up the overflow when you're done.
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I've owned it 4 or more months...I loved it t first...took it to Nascar... Used it every Morning For 5 days... Perfect... Used it the other day... The waffles stuck to the iron on both sides... Now I have til use spray.. Did not want that... Ceramic was Not suppose to stick or need spray.... Hope this helped....
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No, seriously.....the exact temp with each number doesn't really matter....can't imagine why that would matter. Sorry, don't mean to be rude but this waffle iron makes great waffles....just experiment a bit with the dial numbers and how done you want your waffle. It's not that complicated....make 'um and enjoy 'um!!!
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We serve between 350 and 787 students every week using these waffle irons. The problem is in the type of oil you use. Butter and butter sprays will eventually leave a sticky residue. Use only a canola base spray and you will never have a problem. Also do not use soap when cleaning only hot water for the same residue reason.
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I use Pam or Crisco spray. Both with no issues. Waffles slide out onto the plate.
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It's a regular waffler and griddle. I have something similar that my mother bought me second hand. This one has a nonstick surface but it is still highly recommended that you use a non stick spray. What I like about this one is that you turn the grids around to use it as a grill or griddle. it makes normal waffles. you can do a lot with this. check out youtube and you'll find a lot of ideas. You can waffle tater tots and make hash browns. just one of many ideas I've found. I've even cooked my eggs in it. Always make sure to spray it with non stick spray.
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I put a bit of olive oil on a paper towel and wipe it on the plates before I heat them up. When I am finished making waffles there is rarely anything stuck onto the plates. I wipe it again with a wet then dry kitchen towel or cloth napkin to wipe it clean. It never needs any more than this. Hope this helps, it is a nice little waffle iron!
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Of course you are talking to a retired Chef here yes this is a great Waffle Iron that does make 1/2" waffles the same size as Eggo's in order to make those large Waffles U do have to seperate those eggs, mix your batter with the yokes only, after your batter is made take your egg whites and beat them until peaks are present and visable then you fold the egg whites mixture in to the batter this will make them a little larger and a lot lighter, other wise just plain batter this machine is great for your 1/2" waffles
1116836
I sometimes make waffles with pancake mix but you need to add extra oil for waffles. But if you use the waffle iron you have waffles not pancakes.
769220
Of course but you may want to watch out temp so it doesn't burn waffles. Also get a hard plastic bristle brush to clean after. Makes it so much easier.
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We've had both and I don't see a difference. As long as you are using a good recipe, they fill the press with no need to flip. I don't think the waffles are any different in dimensions.
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I haven't made just one, but I don't see why not. (who can only eat one waffle &lt;g&gt;) just pour the batter onto the one side. The setting should be the same. Let us know how it works out for you.
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I make waffles in mine every weekend. I plug in the maker, insert clean dry waffle plates, and set the heat dial to high. You have to wait for the lights to indicate it is heated up all the way, so I make the batter while it heats. I have a pump spray bottle (pampered chef) that I put olive oil (evoo) in and pump up the pressure. I spray this on the top and bottom plate, especially in the middle of both plates. I pour the batter in, and set the timer for 3 minutes. I don't open the maker after closing it for the entire 3 minutes. Once the timer goes off, I open and the waffle comes right out. I spray again before the next set, and always leave the heat dial on high. if the light comes back on to indicate the grill has cooled a bit, I wait to start the next one until the lights indicate it is again fully heated. This is the instructions as I rememebr them form the book that came with the grill. I have been using the same one every weekend for about 3 yrs now. I do hand wach my plates. The olive oil does create som ebuild up, adn the grill itself has gotten so hot, that the foreman name on the top has been wipped away. A hot well oiled waffle grill is the key!. Oh and the batter I use is the packets of martha white muffin mix, look to the back for a pancake recipe, and mix it that way. I use any of the flavors from berry, to banana walnut, to lemon poppy seed, and they all make good waffles, even if some are different colors of "brown" when the 3 minute timer goes off.
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You can use either. Shouldn't matter. The waffle maker will do its job. But I always make mine from scratch
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I ordered this waffle iron because it is very functional and Cuisinart has quality products. In my opinion, it has a quality look to it. The only thing I would change is to have removable plates. However, the option doesn't seem to be available for a product of this size. Good luck!
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No, but if you use spray the plates with a product like Pam before you use the waffle iron (after heating as directed) then the waffle iron is very easy to keep clean. I use it very often and have never had any problems cleaning it, even if the batter runs out the sides it wipes right off.