How to Use a Waffle Iron
Waffles are a wonderful breakfast choice. They can be served up with butter and maple syrup, or made into a gourmet treat topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Entire restaurants have been devoted to this breakfast staple, but that doesn't mean you have to go out for great waffles. With a good waffle iron, you can make great waffles at home. Great batter recipes are available online or you can start with a waffle mix. Either way, you'll soon be cooking up great waffles. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Prepare waffle batter. Do not mix the batter too much. It's OK for there to be a few lumps. If the batter is over-mixed, the waffles will be tough.
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Plug in the waffle iron and let it heat. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes for the waffle iron to heat up. Depending on the model, a light will come on or a red light will turn green. Read the manual for specific information pertaining to your model.
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Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray once it is heated. Even if your waffle iron is nonstick, it pays to use cooking spray to prevent any sticking. Just don't use too much or it will burn as the waffles cook and ruin the flavor.
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Add waffle batter. The manual for your waffle iron will tell you how much batter to use. It's important to only use the specified amount or the batter will leak down the sides of the machine once the lid is closed. To get the perfect shape, be sure to spread the batter a bit before closing the lid.
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Cook waffles until golden brown. Refer to the manual to determine exactly how long the waffles should cook. The cooking time will depend on how much batter was used, how big the machine is, and how hot the waffle iron gets.
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Repeat Steps 3 through 5. Once the first waffle is removed, wait for the heat of the machine to recover. Watch for the light, and once the machine let's you know it's hot, you can add more batter.
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Tips & Warnings
Waffles made after the first one will take less time.
Be careful when opening the waffle iron. Steam can escape causing burns.
