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Household device for making homemade waffles, working from the network, called the electric waffle machine. With soul, a cooked delicacy with various fillings in many families has become a favorite dessert for breakfast. Consider how to choose the right waffle iron and make delicious waffles in it.

What are waffle irons

The design of the electric waffle iron consists of two ovens, fastened together by a swivel. Inside the plates are embedded tubular electric heating elements. The surfaces are equipped with grooves for baking products of the appropriate form and have a non-stick coating.

Everyone knows that waffles are different: classic thin ones (they can be rolled up hot in a horn or a tubule), and also lush with a crispy crust in the form of various figures. Varieties of wafer base are called the following terms:

• American (they are thin and crunchy);

• Belgian (soft and plump).

Accordingly, for baking various foundations, the modern industry produces classic equipment for thin wafers and apparatuses for the production of figured wafer products. Depending on the scope of application, appliances are produced for domestic use and professional. Next, we will focus on waffle irons for domestic use.

Classic model

Classic baking devices thin wafer cakes. Devices of this type differ in the minimum depth of dredging on the cooking panels. Thanks to the smallest gap, fast baking of a thin round or rectangular wafer cake is ensured.

Ready-made cakes, while they are hot, are conveniently molded into a horn or tubule using special tools.

Many models for baking American waffles are equipped with devices for quickly folding hot products into the desired shape.

For the preparation of thin waffles are considered more practical devices with frying surfaces of the plates, made from ceramics. The material is chemically neutral, baking on such a plate does not stick and evenly roasted.

Devices for figured waffles

At the instruments for making belgian waffles the grooves in the frying surfaces are deep enough. They can be in different models in the following forms: hearts, triangles, rhombuses, rectangles, in the form of animal figures. The number of molds for baking waffles at the same time, depending on the model of the device, can be from 2 to 10.

Multifunction Baking Equipment

In the market, you can buy a household appliance that combines the functions of baking waffles, making hot sandwiches, toasting and roasting meat steaks. Multifunctionality is reached due to a complete set of devices removable panels under preparation of different dishes.

What is important to consider when buying a waffle iron

The model range of waffle irons for modern kitchens is represented in stores quite widely. All these devices differ not only in form, exterior design, but technical characteristics and additional functions.

To choose a quality waffle iron, which is comfortable and pleasant to use for many years, it is important to clarify a number of points. Otherwise, a spontaneously purchased kitchen appliance will be sent to gather dust on the shelf.

The selection should be made according to the following criteria.

1. Dimensions electric waffle irons must fit into the kitchen interior (the place of use and storage of the appliance).
2. It is necessary to decide on case material. Which device is better to buy: in a metal or plastic case? Metal is more durable and reliable, plastic is lighter and more practical;
   
3. Optimal power rating for a home device is 750-800 watts. In less powerful devices, waffles bake longer and turn pale.
4. Be sure to evaluate quality non-stick coating (there should be no scratches and chips), waffle iron panels should fit snugly, without gaps to each other.
5. Pay attention to safety of use equipment: non-slip bottom of the device or the presence of legs, heat insulation handles and latches on the panels.
6. The important point is the time recommended by the manufacturer. continuous working period devices. Optimally at least 30 minutes.
7. Availability cord storage compartment Power simplifies device storage.
   
8. Availability heat indicator and timer. Not all models of waffle irons are equipped with such useful features.

Phased algorithm for making homemade waffles

Having figured out what kind of waffle iron is preferred for home cooking, you need to familiarize yourself with the process of cooking a delicious dessert through this electric apparatus.

It can be schematically divided into the following steps:

• prepare the dough liquid consistency;
• turn on the device to warm up;
• grease the frying surfaces with oil;
• pour a portion of dough on the bottom surface and press the upper flap;

• baking lasts for some time (determined according to the recipe / cooking program);
• open the waffle iron and remove the finished cake / wafer figures with a wooden spatula;
• continue baking the next portions until the dough is finished.

Each housewife has her own secrets of preparing dough for a delicious dessert, and there are plenty of recipes in the public domain. When the dough is ready, the device must be turned on and heated to a temperature of 180-200 ° C. Next, we begin to use the waffle iron according to the scheme: lubricate, pour, bake, take out.

It is important to monitor the time of continuous operation of the kitchen appliance, so that it does not exceed that specified by the manufacturer in the instructions.

Thin waffles prepare for an amateur: dry and unsweetened or fatty and sweet. Waffle cones and tubules can be filled with appropriate to taste fillers:

• homemade ice cream, cheese or cottage cheese cream, salads are suitable for a savory base;
• chocolate - nut paste, caramel, boiled condensed milk, custard or butter cream are combined with sweet tubes or wafer cake layers.

Unlike American sweet or savory tubing, Belgian molded waffles It is customary to serve lukewarm with whipped cream, jam, jam, sour cream or condensed milk.

Model rules for safe operation

Technical device of any complexity requires compliance with the rules of safe operation, maintenance and storage after use.

1. The device must not be used outdoors.
2. Do not turn on the waffle iron next to the stove, keep it out of direct sunlight and moisture.
3. Turn the machine off when not in use.
4. Do not allow the device and the power cord to come into contact with water.
5. In order to avoid burns, the cleaning should be started after the waffle iron has cooled.
6. Use the device must be strictly as intended.
7. A new waffle iron with a non-stick coating must be oiled and heated before first use. Then cool and clean with a napkin.

Recommendations for cleaning and storing waffle makers

After use, the waffle iron must be turned off after use and wait for it to cool. Using a dry or damp cloth, collect crumbs and oil residues from the inside panels. With help soft tassels walk through the frying cells to clean them. If the panels are removable, they can be washed with warm soapy water and dry with a towel. Do not use hard and metal brushes when cleaning and washing Teflon surfaces.

Wet rag wipe the outer surface of the device. Only after the device dries from the inside and outside, it can be stored in a closet for storage.

It is necessary to study the recommendations for cleaning the waffle iron purchased, set out by the manufacturer in the instructions - there may be special nuances.

If you carefully use the waffle iron and observe all the nuances of care and storage, this device will last for many years, will delight the household with delicious homemade crispy pastries.