Stovetop Waffle Iron vs Electric Waffle Maker
I can't decide between buying a waffle maker (electric appliances used to cook waffles simply by pouring in the batter and turning the device on), or waffle iron (cast iron devices used to cook waffles over a fire or over your stove top). This link presents convincing arguments and counterarguments. I assume no significant price differences.
Have I overlooked anything beneath? Can someone please counsel which to buy?
Waffle Iron
Easier to clean.
Can control temperature.
Can save space by being stored away.
Longer lifetime. The Waffle Maker will stop working after 5-10 years.
Waffle Maker
Requires less human control and skill, and so better for amateur?
Simultaneous; more exact, uniform heating on both sides.
Best Answer
In the past, I've used both but haven't used a waffle iron in the last 30 years even though I still own one. (OK: TBH: the waffle iron is hanging on the wall as decoration and a reminder to my grandmother)
There's just no substitute for a real Belgian Waffle maker because the plates are interchangeable and you can make:
- Brussels waffles
- Liège waffles
- Waffle cookies
- Fruit waffles
- Croque Monsieur
- and so many more yummie Belgian things
whereas one waffle iron can only make one kind of waffles...
¯\_(?)_/¯
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Is a waffle maker the same as a waffle iron?
A waffle maker is an electric gadget. You plug it into the wall outlet, switch it on, and pour your waffle batter into the grid plates. A waffle iron needs an external heat source. It is often placed over a fire or a stove.Why is a flip waffle maker better?
Why flip the iron? The most simple answer is: they will cook faster. Once you pour batter on the iron the bottom will start to cook and spread. By flipping the iron, the batter flows to the bottom, again allowing direct contact, thus faster heating.Can you use a cast iron waffle maker on an electric stove?
No problem. Cast iron pans can be used over a wood fire, on a grill, in an oven, and on any cooktop, including gas, electric, ceramic, glass and induction.Which is better a Belgian waffle maker or a regular waffle maker?
The main difference between a regular, classic waffle and a Belgian waffle is that classic waffles don't have that think, fluffy interior. The plates also create more pockets per square inch that are smaller and more shallow. More pockets means more crunch, too, because of more crispy edges per bite.Best Cast Iron and Cast Aluminum Waffle Makers Review
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Answer 2
I'm no expert when it comes to waffles, but one thing that comes to mind is that a manual waffle iron may need to be flipped to deliver heat to both sides, whereas the electric one delivers more even heating by having hot plates on both sides.
You can buy a waffle maker (or 'snack maker', I think it's by Tefal) that does waffles, pancakes, mini doughnuts, wafers and even paninis, just swap the plates and you're good to go.
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