We've always enjoyed waffles ... store-bought or homemade ... we like them all! And when we saw a recommendation for a particular waffle maker, I took notice.
Our waffle maker is over a decade old and quite fidgety. It doesn't cook evenly, requires lots of oil or butter to keep from sticking, and takes forever to preheat. And, did I mention that it's a nightmare to clean?
We ordered this Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker and it arrived today. Of course, we had to try it out immediately.
It comes with a few recipes and we made the Basic one .... flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, oil, salt and milk. That's it!
In a few short minutes, we were pouring a cup full of the batter onto the center of the preheated ceramic nonstick waffle grids (I call them plates). Close the lid and flip it 180 degrees to evenly coat the grids. I really believe that's the secret ... evenly coating the cooking surface. My waffle maker lacked the flip feature and waffles came out misshapen and quite wonky.
After pouring the batter in, closing and flipping, and waiting 4 minutes (there's a built-in timer), they're ready. Open the lid, remove the thick and nicely browned waffle that's crunchy on the outside and tenderly soft on the inside.
Layer on your favorite toppings - we like real butter with honey or maple syrup. But, mixed berries and sliced bananas, or chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipped cream are really nice as well.
Thank you to Lana who commented on it at Blue House Journal!
I will certainly recommend this waffle maker to anyone and everyone! If you have one or if you purchase this one, please let me know how you like it! Bon appetite!
