Waffle Maker: Hints for Best Results
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Most recipes can be easily halved or doubled.
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Do not open the Waffle Maker during the first minute of baking or the waffle will separate.
Completely cook the waffle before removing.
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When a waffle is done, the upper lid should lift easily. Lift gently; if it pulls, continue cooking for 30
seconds and test again.
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When preparing waffle batter, do not over-mix or waffles will be tough. Stir batter only until large
lumps of dry ingredients disappear. Some lumps are ok.
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The optimal amount of batter to produce a full-shaped waffle, without overflowing, will vary with
different waffle batters.
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For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to the outer edge of the lower cooking plate
using a heat-proof rubber spatula or other non-metallic utensil before closing the lid.
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Cake-based waffles are more tender than regular waffles, and may require more care when
removing from the Waffle Maker. Wearing oven mitts, use a spatula to support waffles when
removing from the Waffle Maker.
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To retain crispness, move baked waffles to a paper napkin or a wire cooling rack to absorb any
condensation. To keep waffles hot, place in an ovenproof dish on an oven rack and warm at about
200-250°F (90-120°C). Waffles will keep for about 20 minutes before they begin to dry out.
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Cooled waffles can be re-warmed and re-crisped individually by returning to hot Waffle Maker.
Place waffles on lower cooking plate so grooves match; close lid and heat for 1 to 2 minutes,
watching carefully to prevent burning.
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Baked waffles freeze well. Cool waffles completely on a wire rack. Store in a sealed freezer bag or in
a covered container, separating waffles with wax paper.
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Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven, 300ºF oven or wide-mouth toaster until hot and crisp.
For lower sugar waffles and/or toppings:
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Use sugar substitutes.
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Use organic agave nectar.
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Use low-sugar preserves, marmalades or jellies.
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Use macerated dried fruits such as figs, dates, prunes.
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Use apple or mango sauce.
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Use sugar-free maple syrup.
For lower fat, lower cholesterol waffles:
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Use skim milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, etc.
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Adapt recipes by eliminating egg yolks.
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Always use liquid vegetable oils such as canola, corn or sunflower, instead of butter.
For higher fiber waffles:
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Substitute half of the recipe white flour with whole-wheat flour.
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Substitute one-quarter of the recipe white flour with wheat or oat bran.
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Use macerated high-fiber dried fruits such as figs, dates, baby prunes
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