I tried making waffles for the first time today and the batter was very thin and did not cook up well in my wafflemaker..wondering if I got a bad box?
2033551
We have to add a little bit of extra batter when we make waffles (at least a couple of extra tablespoons per cup to thicken it out). It's not a bad box.
2033552
I will sometimes add just a little less water than the ratio that's called for on the box. I also let the batter sit for a few minute son the counter to thicken up a bit before I use it. That seems to help with the fluffiness. But I've only tried it in the waffle maker one time, since we are a pancake family. :)
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.
811088
I tried every type of mix (store-bought and homemade) that I could think of. Always had a problem with batter leaking out and/or sticking to the heated plates. Also found this a nightmare to clean. I was very disappointed in this appliance :-(
648594
I find that it needs to be sprayed with cooking oil spray to release the waffles perfectly. The amount of oil in the spray is insignificant to the amount of oil in the waffle batter. But it's worth it!!
1493888
It depends on how long you cook them. It took me a while to discover how much batter to put in the machine. Be sure your waffle maker is really hot before you start.
1937655
Like the other respondents, I haven't had any trouble at all with unevenly baked waffles. I don't measure the amount of batter I use, but I do take care not to overfill each compartment. I have the temp set at about 2/3 maximum, I flip the cooker over immediately after closing the lid, and just wait for the "Ready" light to come on. You might want to keep an eye on the steam that's released during cooking - if a lot of steam is still being vented when your Ready light comes on, just let the waffle cook a while longer. A defective cooker could also be the problem. Good luck!
454690
The waffles are pretty thin, I would say thinner than a typical "waffle-maker" waffle. Still tasty though.
2061742
No problem at all - runover batter wipes right off. We initially put in too much batter so had runover. The waffles themselves are smaller than we expected, but each one takes a very short time to cook and are thin and crisp, which we like.
59290
That would depend on the setting you choose. I have used the medium setting so the waffle is golden and firm throughout. I assume a higher setting wld yield crispier results.
660932
Yes, I have made one waffle when that was all the batter I had left. You would want to be careful pouring the batter in to keep it in one waffle. Leave the heat setting the same. Truly a great waffle iron between it heating element, chime that indicates when the the waffle is done, non stick surfaces and the batter over flow tray in back. If you like waffles and would like to have them semi regularly you will not regret the purchase. It is pricey if waffles are a once or twice a year treat however, but money is to spend, right?
2172896
I think sometimes the problem is in the paddles. I have had a couple of loaves turn out a bit strange, and usually the reason was that the paddles weren't locked down properly. One time I used too much of a heavy flour with not enough liquid (when experimenting with my own recipe), so that can cause problems as well. Otherwise, everything else has turned out perfectly.
812936
We have found that it depends a lot on the consistency of the batter. If it's a thicker batter, the waffles will be thicker. If the batter is thinner, so too will be the waffles. It makes wonderful waffles, no matter if they're thick or thin!
1937656
I don't think I can help you with this, perhaps you received a faulty unit. I stick to a very strict recipe I use, 1 cup flour,1 cup milk ,2 eggs, baking power and a bit of corn starch. I set the temp at about 3/4 , put in roughly 1/2 cup of batter spread evenly. Close the lid wait about 30 seconds and flip the waffle maker. 3min's is how long I wait, which is roughly when the light comes on, this should give a fairly consistently cooked waffle. Hope this helps.
1540114
Add a little more flour to your mix !!! I have no problems with mine !! I use a thick batter . Hope this helps
2221424
Yeast waffles are wonderful in this waffle maker. You do have to use a bit less batter. I can completely recommend Marion Cunningham's Raised Waffle recipe, which you can Google and find several places on the 'net, especially at Shauna Sever's ("Pure Vanilla" and "Marshmallow Madness" author) website. She has some nice tips for the waffles.
270519
Hmmm....sorry for your troubles. I can't say I've had the same issue. This is what my husband and I do. We use a Misto sprayer with olive oil on both sides of the waffle iron rather than a store bought spray. For the settings, try starting with the griddle setting at 300 or 325. I tend to get impatient with how quickly they get done and crank the dial too far...patience is a key. We make a few waffles in a stretch, and it goes faster the more you make. If it isn't brown on the first try, push the dial up towards 350. Let me know if you have any other problems, and I'll try to help!
812933
It makes perfect waffles...not too thin or too thick. Use 1/3 cup batter. Thicker batter works best. Leftover waffles fit perfectly in toaster. Definitely is non-stick as it says. The standup for storage is great.
1803654
Your batter is not thick enough. I found the product to be excellent . Easily cleaned.