My waffles end up gooey inside. I've tried cooking them longer and hotter, but no matter how charred on the outside, they're still gooey on the inside
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My does too, I am going to try another recipe. I did notice when I put them in a warm oven when I'm cooking the others, the waffles that are put in the oven first are better (drier in the middle). But they are supposed to be moist on the inside but not sure how much
441403
You sir, have some batter issues. Most all waffle recipes contain the same basic ingredients. Flour (or pancake/waffle mix), sugar, salt, milk, eggs. The many varieties of waffles comes from the additives to the batter, or toppings added when served. Other than that, they are basically the same.So what makes some waffles bad, some good...and others great? Technique and a few little secrets. There are only a few tips you need to know. But, they will make a difference in your waffles.
441404
I'm not a fan of this machine It only gives me good waffle grooves on one side and the other side looks horrible. I haven't tried the recipe that comes with the machine but perhaps cooking on a lower temperature is best to reach the best internal cooking temperature. Hope this helps.
441405
My guess is that it's the batter you're using. Try getting a simple "add water only" box waffle mix from the grocery store and mix according to directions. Otherwise, try reducing the temperature to low so the waffle can cook through.
441406
Use Bisquick waffle recipe...I've never had a bad waffle from using it. I pour less than a cup of batter onto iron, close lid & flip ....excellent waffles every time!
441407
Maybe you have the temp too high. I don't this unit, but thats usually the case with pancakes on a griddle.
1197690
I can only speak to my own experience, but the inside of my skillet was a little rougher than, say, the Lodge LPGI3 Pro Grid Cast Iron Grill/Griddle. However, it still wasn't THAT rough. Just season it and use it a few times, and I would think this would no longer be an issue to complain about. It's a great skillet.
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That was just the opposite of my experiences. Mine were constantly hard (undercooked) no matter how long I cooked them, even tried soaking them overnight still no success, so it stays in back of my cabinet and took out my old pressure cooker and gone back to my old ways!!!
59292
Yes, if you have them on a darker setting or if you make them lighter just leave them in longer. We are really happy with the waffle maker. We even save leftovers and pop them in the toaster oven the next day.
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Do you mean, after using it or before using it? The inside doesn't come "pre-worn" and you don't have to season it or anything as if it were cast iron. We are not rough with ours, so the inside is still unworn after significant use. I suppose it could scratch if you are rough with your waffle maker.
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i would think it turns out a more perfect waffle. I am very satisfied with it. May be it depends on the batter you use.
1916079
I am a chef and have tried many different recipes and I have found this one to be the best. It says to use milk or buttermilk, I chose buttermilk and they came out amazing. Good luck!My source for the recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/40-a-day/waffle-of-insane-greatness-recipe/index.html
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.
198089
Wow, I'm far from a cooking expert. Only thing I'll suggest is if you're not already using a cooking spray (i.e. PAM,Crisco or Smart Balance) try that with just a 10 second reduction on time you're MWaving them.
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The outside can be cleaned with a dish cloth. There is little cleaning necessary for the inside. If any crumbs remain, simply tilt the unit and use a brush to remove them. I also recommend seasoning the waffle iron about every 3 months based on usage, as this also serves as cleaning for mine. This is done by using a small amount of cooking oil (I prefer vegatable oil) and a brush to coat the teflon (top and bottom) while hot. After letting stand hot for several minutes, I poor batter in and dispose of the first waffle since it contains excess oil. I then continue cooking waffles as normal. As long as you don't scratch the teflon and have enough butter in your waffle mix, you should never have to worry about sticking. I've had mine for a while now and it is still in excellent condition. In fact, I have two of them and I am pulling the second one out on New Year's Day because we host a big brunch for extended family. Enjoy!
575597
Yes! The grills do come out and I popped them right into the dishwasher, they cleaned up great! There was hardly anything on them at all because I sprayed them each time I cooked another waffle and absolutely nothing stuck to them. I was basically washing them just to get the slight grease off of them. Experiment a bit and don't overfill, and you will have great waffles.
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Mine doesn't stick like that at all. I hit it with spray-on cooking oil (iron unplugged, not even warm) maybe once every dozen waffles or so and even that is probably more than mine needs. And I use a boxed waffle mix with water, too. I let it warm up exactly one minute before pouring in the mix, flip it, let it cook for 4 minutes using the timer as a guide. Couldn't be easier. Only time it got gnarly was when I poured in too much mix and it cooked over the edges of the black plates, oops. Maybe you should try another mix. Even the generic Safeway mix works fine for me, nothing too fancy required. Mine doesn't stick like that at all. I hit it with spray-on cooking oil (iron unplugged, not even warm) maybe once every dozen waffles or so and even that is probably more than mine needs. And I use a boxed waffle mix with water, too. I let it warm up exactly one minute before pouring in the mix, flip it, let it cook for 4 minutes using the timer as a guide. Couldn't be easier. Only time it got gnarly was when I poured in too much mix and it cooked over the edges of the black plates, oops. Maybe you should try another mix. Even the generic Safeway mix works fine for me, nothing too fancy... » Read More Mine doesn't stick like that at all. I hit it with spray-on cooking oil (iron unplugged, not even warm) maybe once every dozen waffles or so and even that is probably more than mine needs. And I use a boxed waffle mix with water, too. I let it warm up exactly one minute before pouring in the mix, flip it, let it cook for 4 minutes using the timer as a guide. Couldn't be easier. Only time it got gnarly was when I poured in too much mix and it cooked over the edges of the black plates, oops. Maybe you should try another mix. Even the generic Safeway mix works fine for me, nothing too fancy required. « Show Less
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I've reheated mine when they were not completely cool, but I reduced the heating time in the microwave. A few years ago, I over heated one of mine (I put one in the microwave one early morning while I was bleary eyed.) I accidently hit 14 minutes instead of 7 or 8. When I came back in the kitchen, the outside plastic had melted allowing the inside liquid to leak out. It was gooey and stunk to high heaven. As long as you use the recommended heating times, and don't go overboard like I did, you will be fine. I've been using these for years with no problems, other than the one I caused.
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Hello Jayajit, The surface inside is non-stick, although I don't know if it's specifically Teflon. The instructions are to spray the inside plates with an oil spray before cooking. The waffles release easily once cooked. Hope this helps -- please let me know if you'd any other information. Anna
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Sounds like you're just using too much dough. If you use a smaller amount of dough, it should also cook through more easily, but you may need to try a lower temperature and a longer bake time.
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The instructions state to heat on "each side" for 3 minutes over medium to medium-high heat and to cook for 2-3 minutes. I lifted the lid and gently pressed the waffle the first time to be sure it was set and firm. I also found that once they waffles started to lightly brown they were done.
1021994
Try putting more batter in. Mine weren't browning on the top until I realized I wasn't putting enough batter in for it to touch the top.