VonShef Waffle Maker Machine – Waffle Iron with Non Stick Plates, 1000W, Deep Fill Belgian & American Waffle Machine, Auto Temperature Control, Cool Touch Handle, Savoury Snacks & Desserts – Silver

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Sleek and narrow, this waffle iron is designed to be flipped 180 degrees during the cooking process for a super consistent bake. In fact, most chefs opt for a flipping waffle maker so let’s trust their advice on this one. Once plugged in it takes about 4 minutes to heat up. A green light will come on to let you know it’s ready for your batter. Making two waffles at a time, pour your mix into the centre of the trays and close the lid.

Owl Toast– just the cutest breakfast ever, toast muffins and spread with peanut butter then top with sliced fruit to create a cute little owl face and features. When you close the lid, be careful not to clip the latch shut. This machine needs to give the waffle a little wiggle room to rise and somewhere for the steam to escape. You might notice the lid lifts slightly as the waffle cooks. The waffles only took about 2-3 minutes to cook and I’d say they were near-perfect. They had the right amount of crispiness on the outside and fluffiness in the middle. I was also very impressed with how neat they looked.We chose and bought bestselling waffle makers widely available at UK retailers from the most popular brands. Build quality and storage The rotating function is a unique addition and ensures an even and consistently cooked waffle. This is operated manually which means you can’t really walk away but the process is actually quite therapeutic and forces you to not forget about them. COMPACT DESIGN: The waffle machine’s small footprint is perfect for kitchens with limited space, as it won’t take over your counter or storage space – not that it will be in the cupboard for long! For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto the centre of each grid and gently spread out to the edges.

Top the waffles – load the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries onto the hot waffle and drizzle with maple syrup. WAFFLES MADE EASY: Start your day off the right way with the VonShef mini waffle maker – with a cook time of just 4 minutes you’ll never have a boring breakfast again, whether it’s weekday pre-work fuel or a weekend family treat. The USP with this machine is its Waffle IQ which knows the exact state the machine is in when you add the batter. If you don’t wait for the machine to heat up between cooking cycles it will automatically adjust the cooking time accordingly. This gives super consistent results. If there is any overflow it will get caught in the wraparound moat. This also cooks the batter at the same time, giving you something to nibble on and making clean up a doddle. For an extra light and fluffy waffle, separate your egg whites from the yolks. Beat the whites until they form soft peaks and then folding them into the rest of the mix. Using Jamie Oliver's waffle batter recipe , we made waffles with every waffle maker we tested using the same ingredients, and took as much care as possible not to overfill or underfill the cooking plates.Try a bowl of warming peanut butter and chocolate porridge for breakfast – get the recipe here (ad feature) Step Two– Make the best waffle mix If you want to make a large batch and eat together with friends or family, then you can keep cooked waffles warm in the oven. A few minutes in the oven can actually improve their crispiness. Don't wrap them in foil as they may go a bit limp and soft. For large families it’s worth going for a double or even quadruple waffle maker, which can create enough for the whole family. Those who are short on space will be able to make the most of a mini waffle maker or a waffle maker for one, which can be easily stored when not in use. The Vonshef Waffle maker came with three recipes so you can make traditional waffles, Belgian waffles or buttermilk waffles. The toppings and accompaniments are then up to you. I made traditional waffles first as the recipe was the simplest and just like mixing up pancake batter. However, I have since tried the Belgian waffles and they are delicious too, although more effort to make! Aren't Waffles an Unhealthy dessert? This is a serious bit of kit for the dedicated waffle maker. In appearance, it actually looks like a mini Aga with its 2 flat-domed lids side by side. These two hot plates operate individually with separate switches. Each switch has a power light but there is no temperature gauge or indicator light to let you know when the waffle maker is heated, instead the instructions say to wait 8 minutes before cooking – you can use that time to prep your toppings.

Pancake Recipe– the perfect pancake recipe for when you want those lovely thin crepe style pancakes to sprinkle with sugar and lemon After cooking with each waffle maker, we cleaned each following the instructions and noting how easy or difficult the task was. The best waffle makers make this ultimate breakfast treat straightforward and convenient to make and your waffles will look just like you just bought them from a diner. Waffle makers that make audible beeps when they're ready to go earned extra points, while slow to heat and poorly labelled ones were penalised. Flip the waffles out – once cooked flip them from the waffle maker using a plastic spatular so you don’t scratch the waffle plates.

French Toast Stars– kids just love this star shaped eggy bread, delicious served with a ketchup or BBQ sauce dip, or just drizzle with syrup. If you love circular waffles, the Sage the No-Mess Waffle Maker is perfect for you. It's got a dial that goes up to seven levels of darkness, so even the most discerning waffle lover will enjoy a treat that's perfectly suited to their preferences. Waffles that were evenly browned and had a crisp outside and a fluffy inside scored highly, and undercooked or uneven waffles were given lower scores. You might also love our blueberry breakfast waffles recipe here. More Easy Breakfast Recipes To Try Cook up deliciously crisp yet fluffy waffles with the easy to use VonShef Quad Belgian Waffle Maker. Whether it’s sweet or savoury, with 1100W of cooking power, you can whip up a batch of authentic Belgian waffles in minutes.

The waffles themselves are slightly crisp on the outside but soft inside. The recipe is perfect as a basic simple waffle recipe that you can then jazz up with special toppings. How many people do these waffles serve? We timed how long it takes each waffle maker to heat up before it's ready to cook, how easily detachable plates can be removed for cleaning, and how clear and bright the indicator lights are. Waffles can be flavoured with just about anything but adding a little sugar to the mix will help to crisp them up. This machine is very user friendly with an intuitive design. When you plug in, a green light will come on which indicates the machine is heating up. This only took about 3-4 minutes. Once the machine is up to temperature an amber ready-to-cook light will come on. It recommends about 75ml of batter. I found that it could take closer to 90ml to properly fill the squares. This achieves a fatter waffle. Don’t panic, mess is easy to avoid with the overflow channel that will catch any excess batter.

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Don’t lift the lid too early. Wait for the indicator light to come on for the machine to stop steaming before taking a peek. If you lift the lid before they are done you may cause your waffle to rip.