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HotHolly · **Waffles -** 11-18-2006, 10:58 AM

So, we are trying to make Belgain Waffles...and so far - I suck. So does *Mike* but he's fightin a heck of a battle with that waffle iron!

So far, no waffles...

Our easy 10 min recipe was started an hour ago....

And so far we got NOTHIN!

If it gets ugly - I'll take some casuality shots!

(And order a pizza

)

HotHolly · 11-18-2006, 11:05 AM

It only gets worse from here...

HotHolly · 11:09 AM

Just goes to show...just b/c you have professional equipment, doesn't mean you're a pro!

Edit: Anybody got a pizza recipe?

DEMDeepEllumMusic · 11-18-2006, 11:23 AM

Must haves-cured waffle iron, iron to right temp before pouring batter, bottle of booze (helps to relieve tension), skillet *make pancakes!
Saw the pic-your waffle iron isn't cured/seasoned hence sticking.

HotHolly · 11-18-2006, 11:42 AM

Paul - how do I cure it? Make more bad waffles?

And why are they all coming out droopy? WHAT AM I DOING WRONG!

DEMDeepEllumMusic · 11-18-2006, 11:51 AM

http://www.cookingvillage.com/cv/kw/...at=541,FF.html

The droopy part could be too much batter or the wrong mix of mix and liquid.
(add viagra to firm them up- ha ha ha)

Stephen H · 11-18-2006, 09:20 PM

I dunno- never had that problem- but only ever owned 1 waffle iron- it's non-stick- put the batter in, spread it around some, close it and wait- and works fine. Maybe the batter is too thin, or maybe not enough (if you're rotating it while cooking). Krust-Eze or whatever it's called seems to work fine.

Daniel Bates · 11-18-2006, 09:24 PM

I have a cheap waffle iron at home... nonstick, just pour and close and wait for the ding.

Oh yeah, IHOP makes good waffles, btw.

*Mike* · 11-18-2006, 09:31 PM

Wait for the ding?! This is a gorgeous, top of the line, professional waffle maker! Must be busted though, cause the waffles suck...

Steelsun · 11-18-2006, 09:49 PM

Be sure to let them get real hot first. Biggest mistake people make is starting efore they are fully hot.
Also let the sit for the reccomended time (usually about 2 minutes depending on your waffle maker wattage), and don't peak/check/open!

I've made waffles the last 2 mornings - of course it is part of the continental breakfast at the hotel I am staying in - pour a cup of batter in the maker, close & flip, wait fr the buzz.

simon · 11-18-2006, 10:10 PM

Was this non-stick coating or not? Brand new?

Murph · 11-18-2006, 10:53 PM

Use Pam spray, it helps a lot.

*Mike* · 11-18-2006, 11:28 PM

This is actually a new waffle iron, with non-stick coating, that was sprayed with pam before the batter was added. I got the recipe of the Food Network... Maybe we should've gone with Rachel Ray instead of Emeril.

David Whatley · 11-19-2006, 01:19 PM

Go to the store and pick up a basic waffel package, follow direction, I bet you hav the
mix wrong "somehow"

HotHolly · 11-19-2006, 01:32 PM

You all are totally thinking its the mix! Thats funny...

So, as we were brunching today, *Mike* asked the chef what's up with our batter/ iron. The dirt is - if you use reg. waffle mix or a normal waffle recipe in a Belgian/ thick waffle iron - you get yuck.

Then he sold us a bag of mix they use at the country club! Boo Ya! Jackpot! I think that'll be my waffle hook up from now on. Forget the food network!