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Liam_A

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Hello,

I'd like to start making waffles, and I need some advice about the required equipment.
My options as I see them are:

1. An aluminum maker to use with a stove, such as:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Breakf...741939&hash=item25e39d3d7f:g:r7YAAOSwxg5X0QX7
My cusin has an old one that looks just like it but is made of cast iron. I guess it's better than the aluminum one? Can't find one of those anyhow, guess they don't make them anymore.

2. An electric one, such as:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/220V-1000W...425894?hash=item48a310b2e6:g:fzAAAOSwb-tZ1E39

3. A silicon pan to use in an oven, such as:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Square-4-C...314877?hash=item28331e49fd:g:ctQAAOSwX61ZCFQ3

I'd like to know what are the advantages of each of these different methods. If any of you guys could share your experience i'd be very grateful.

Thanks :)
 
I recommend the electric waffle iron, but not with animal shapes, just traditional squares. While it is a single purpose tool, it's also the best way to go. You can get an electric waffle iron that will make two-four waffles at a time to speed up the process over the single iron. It would be faster than the silicone pan in the oven.
 
I saw a show (Rachel Ray maybe?) where the guest made all sorts of stuff with an electric waffle maker, like grilled cheese.
 
We still have and use the electric Belgian waffle maker that we got for a wedding present almost 25 years ago. I can't imagine using anything but an electric one these days.
 
I would look for an electric waffle iron with removable/reversible plates. The removable plates make it a little easier to clean. The smooth side of the plates can turn the waffle iron into a sandwich press or open flat it becomes a griddle. This is one example from Black & Decker.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/BLACK-DECKER-3-in-1-Waffle-Maker-Indoor-Grill-Griddle-G48TD/2684038


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I recommend one that has different heat settings for desired crispness and how brown you like your waffles. This one has non stick cooking surface for easy clean up too.
 

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