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WAFFLE INGREDIENTS AND TECHNIQUES
Sugar in waffle batter enhances the browning of the waffle especially on the surface where the
temperatures are highest. If your diet permits, a small amount of sugar can do wonders for the waffles.
Cornmeal in waffle batter adds extra crunch. Only a few tablespoons are needed to add texture.
Butter and oil enhance flavor and can increase the darkening of the waffle. But too much liquid
inhibits surface browning.
Eggs add their own flavor to the mix and importantly they reduce the tendency of waffles to “split”.
The consistency of your batter will effect the end result. A slightly thick batter, one which pours slowly,
some say like slow moving lava, works the best. If the batter pours freely, add more flour to thicken.
Regardless of the recipe, the Classic WafflePro
®
works best with slightly less than a level 1 cup of
batter. This amount fills the waffle iron without risk of overflow. Use a measuring cup, a pitcher or
ladle to pour batter onto the WafflePro
®
grids.
When making waffle batter, add milk slowly and mix with a power mixer or by hand until the right
consistency is reached. You may not need to use all of the milk or liquid called for in a recipe. If you
add too much liquid, simply stir in additional flour (or dry mix) to thicken the batter.
Some recipes may call for separating the eggs, beating the whites and folding them in at the end
of the mix. This step gives a slightly lighter waffle with a less uniform texture but it is not essential.
Whole eggs may be used.
Always fully preheat the Classic WafflePro
®
before adding the batter. Set the Color Control between
2 and 3 if you are just getting started, otherwise set it to your own preference. Read the instructions
beginning on Page 4 before making your first waffles.
Remember, when the green light and beeper signal that the waffle is “Ready”, you can briefly lift the
lid to check the degree of browning and, if desired, close the lid to bake the waffle for another 20 to
30 seconds for more crispness.
Because this waffle maker heats and bakes so rapidly on the “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” setting,
you will be able to prepare waffles about as fast as they can be eaten. Waffles taste best “hot off the
griddle” but you might let them cool on a wire rack for 20 to 30 seconds before serving. This gives the
waffle a chance to release some steam and stiffen slightly. (If a waffle is placed directly on a plate,
the steam condenses under the waffle causing the crisp exterior to soften.)
Delicious Fruit Additions to the Basic Waffle Recipes
Spicy Banana
Fold in ½ cup of mashed ripe bananas and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Country Apple
Fold in ¼ cup of finely chopped (peeled) apples and ¼ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
Blueberry
Fold in ½ cup Maine (small) blueberries and a pinch of nutmeg.
