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Homemade waffles and the essence of comfort food

There is some comfort food which stands the test of time. Homemade waffles are one of them.

Piping hot, fluffy, sweet… Breakfast, brunch, after a long winter walk or late night munchies. They’re a flexible comfort food friend. You can even make them fancy, for a dinner party dessert.

 

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Homemade waffles: comfort food or fancy

 

Liege Waffles and Brussels Waffles

I have a particularly warm and fuzzy feeling about waffles because I spent a lot of time in my early 20s in Brussels. And the street waffles were unbelievably yummy. Melt in the mouth kind of crystallised smashed sugar… These were Liege waffles – I’ll include the recipe below in case you’re looking for a recipe for waffles. Chunkier than the traditional Brussels waffles, they are perfect for cold, crisp winter sightseeing days. You eat them plain, wrapped in a small piece of wax paper.

Brussels waffles are also delicious and better suited to be covered in fresh raspberry sauce, or blackberry coulis, or shaken with powder sugar. More of a cutlery kind of homemade waffle. The recipe is also included at the bottom of this post.

 

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Brussels: the home of elegant waffles & architecture

What do you need in a homemade waffle maker?

Waffles come in all shapes and sizes. Square, rectangular, triangular, Mickey Mouse face. (It’s true…) But when I’m choosing waffles irons, I find I’m a bit of a traditionalist. I prefer the rectangular waffles and that is reflected in the waffle irons here. But I’ve included a few different shapes, in case you are more open minded than me.

Aside from the obvious things (it needs to work safely and thoroughly), I recommend being able to detach the waffle plates. It makes them so much easier to clean.

It’s also ideal to have various settings for temperature and browning control – because you might want to experiment with the waffle batter (Liege, Brussels, lighter, more yeast, more crunched up sugar and so on, wholewheat…) and the cooking time will therefore vary.

 

7 Fabulous Waffle Makers

 

  1. Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates

This waffle maker is a great price for a solid piece of cooking equipment. The flip style of waffle iron is a great way to ensure the waffle is browned evenly, and it also adds a bit of fun to the procedure. The Hamilton Beach maker has temperature control and removable plates for easy cleaning. Some of the parts even go in the dishwasher. The handle folds up, in case you are wondering how it would ever fit in your kitchen cabinets.

 

 

2. Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker in stainless steel

This Cuisinart waffle maker has handy removable plates for easy cleaning and a drip tray too. You can turn the waffles over by turning the hammer handle. It has 6 settings for temperature control. As I said before, I’m a fan of the more traditional square or rectangular shaped waffles, and this machine is a lovely example.

 

 

3. Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker in red

If you’re looking for a simpler waffle maker, this is definitely my favorite example. It doesn’t flip, and the plates aren’t removable. But it’s a sturdy all-metal machine, and it cooks beautiful waffles in 4 minutes. The plates are rectangular and there is an easy to use temperature control. This waffle maker is much neater than the flip versions and it gets extra enthusiasm for being a beautiful color. 

 

4. KRUPS Adjustable Temperature Belgian Waffle Maker

 

I’m a big fan of Krups as a brand – our coffee maker is a Krups brand and it has literally never made a bad cup of coffee. This isn’t the most beautiful picture of the waffle maker – check out the links to see pictures of the inside – it makes sweet little square waffles. The waffle plates are detachable and dishwasher safe – so convenient after a sticky batter day. The red and green lights let you know when the temperature is ready for cooking. It has 5 temperature settings and is very slim for easy storage. 

 

5. George Foreman Multi-Plate Evolve Grill in red

I like this George Foreman waffle maker because it comes with panini plates – I like a kitchen appliance that will do more than one thing. In fact, this appliance comes with waffle plates, panini plates and grilling plates. If you’re cooking bacon paninis (another Saturday brunch favorite) it’s a great idea to be able to tilt the whole appliance so that the excess fat drains away. Obviously, the plates are detachable and there is excellent digital temperature control.

 

 

6. Oster DuraCeramic Flip Waffle Maker in candy apple red

This waffle maker has non stick natural ceramic plates, which are more durable and without a chemical coating. I love this deep red color – it’s called “Candy Apple Red”.  It has the brilliant flip action, for evenly coated waffles and the drip tray. The plates are not detachable and the handle is not the strongest, but if ceramic plate are your priority, I think this is the best option. It is simple, stores easily, and you can brown the waffles evenly. 

 

7. Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker

This is a simple design waffle maker which makes perfectly sized waffles, without being anything fancy. The plates aren’t detachable, but on the positives, it is a very neat machine and is really easy to store. Hamilton Beach is such a stylish and reliable brand – this waffle iron is great value. Perfect for Saturday brunch.

 

 

 

Homemade waffles – the recipes

One of my very favorite places to collect recipes is Smitten Kitchen. I love the food Deb creates, and I love how she writes.

She has a gorgeous recipe for Liege Waffles. And Gingerbread Waffles. And Buttermilk Waffles. And Pumpkin Waffles. Seriously, it will make you feel creative about waffles.

For a traditional Brussels Waffles recipe, you need to visit The Hungry Belgian. The author is Belgian and writes about eating these waffles with her Grandpa as a child after a trip to a museum and a ride on a tram. Love it.

If it’s a book of waffle recipes you’re after, then this book looks like a lot of fun and very useful: Will It Waffle?: 53 Irresistible and Unexpected Recipes to Make in a Waffle Iron by Daniel Shumski. It would make a great gift with a waffle maker.

 

 

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About the author

Elizabeth is a writer and a long time occupier of (mostly rental) small kitchens. She delights in making kitchens beautiful, and in helping you to do the same.    Over the past 10 years she has lived in an apartment above a restaurant, a tiny Victorian terrace, an Edwardian (even tinier) home, and a house with a kitchen from the 1980s. She now lives in a 1970s house with lovely natural light but very minimal cupboards.


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  1. candy says

    September 19, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    We love our waffle machine and researched to get the one that would work best for us. Everyone loves filling in all the little indents with syrup.

    Reply
  2. Ana says

    September 19, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I’ve been thinking about getting a waffle maker for so long! Homemade waffles are the best and this would be a great investment in future yummy meals! Thanks for sharing your product recommendations 🙂

    Reply
  3. Robbi says

    September 19, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Oh my! Those look amazing. I visited Brussels with my in-laws several years ago and the waffles were great. I will have to give this recipe a try.

    Reply
  4. Jenna Urben says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    I love homemade waffles!! I need to make them again sometime soon

    Reply
  5. Marie Ndiaye says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Oh my, these all sound delicious! We have a flip style one and I love the ease of it, but I am curious about getting one that could do more than one at a time.

    Reply
  6. candy says

    October 13, 2017 at 11:46 am

    Everyone should have a waffle maker, they aren’t just for waffles anymore. Fill up all those little squares with fun stuff.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      October 13, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Hi Candy, that is intriguing! I am missing a trick here 🙂 What other stuff do you put in your waffle maker?

      Reply
  7. Crystal says

    October 13, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I’ve been making homemade waffles for years! It’s a family tradition. These look amazing!

    Reply
  8. Samantha Carter says

    October 13, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    I have been trying to pick a waffle maker for months. Thank you so much for your helpful suggestions!

    Reply
  9. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    October 13, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    Yum yum! I had waffles for lunch today – these look amazing.

    Reply
  10. Kat says

    October 14, 2017 at 4:53 am

    I’ve got a waffle maker, so this has really made me feel like making waffles! I love waffles with banana, bacon and maple syrup.

    Reply
  11. Laura @ The Mindful Mom Blographer says

    October 14, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Yum! I did not know there were different kinds of waffles. Street waffles sound amazing! We have a waffle maker but don’t use it often enough. Thanks for the inspiration to get it out!

    Reply
  12. Madison says

    October 14, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    I love making homemade waffles from scratch! They always taste so much better than restaurants.

    Reply
  13. Bailey says

    October 15, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    This look uh-mazing! I love making waffles.

    Reply

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