Selecting a Waffle Iron

The first waffle irons that resemble what we have today originated in the 1300s using metal plates and long wooden handles for use in a hearth fire. The Dutch brought this basic system to the US when they immigrated. As the saying goes, we’ve come a long way baby! If you’re in the market for a new waffle iron you’ll be pleased by the features available on many newer models. Nonetheless, all those bells and whistles can become a bit overwhelming. After all, how often do you plan to eat waffles and how fancy do they really need to be?

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Really the most important feature of your waffle iron is that it can serve your family readily, so the number of waffles it makes at a time is a big consideration. That question must then be balanced against the space within which you have to store the waffle maker.

Once you’ve come to a reasonable compromise on yield vs. size, the next step is deciding what features you want.
It’s highly recommended that you buy a waffle maker with a non-stick surface. This makes cooking and clean up much easier. You also want one that has an adjustable temperature control so you can make your waffles as brown as you personally like without burning. Automatic timing features are nice too, especially for busy cooks who get distracted by children, pets or other chores. The cost for a good waffle maker with these types of features will run about $50 mid range.

Nice features, but ones that I don’t consider absolute necessities include the ability to wrap the cord into the machine, a audio signal tied to the timer that’s easy to hear, easily cleaned exterior, grids that lift out for cleaning (and are dishwasher safe), and a system that offers different plates for various styles of waffles, pizzelles or even sandwiches. Waffle irons with this range of features run about £50.00

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