Waffle brands. Recipes of the USSR. Artek waffles. Artek waffles: calorie content and nutritional value

The name of this dessert sounds approximately the same in different languages, but its origin was recorded in Germany in the 18th century, where a baker unknown to this day came up with a dessert in the unusual, but quite simple form of a honeycomb (from the German wafel - honeycomb, cell).

Austrian

Best known throughout the world as Vienna waffles, these waffles are unique in their softness and, despite the porous and rather fluffy structure, they remain quite thin. At the same time, due to their porosity, Viennese waffles easily accommodate the filling. They are usually served cold, and in rare cases, when they are baked without filling, they are served hot, decorated with fruits, berries, scoops of ice cream and syrup. The most popular shape of Viennese waffles is rectangular, but in Russia you can find their free interpretation in the shape of hearts, which, by the way, came from Scandinavia. Also, Viennese waffles are often the basis for a waffle cake, which is 2 wafer sheets connected by an airy, most often soufflé filling.

English

Surprisingly, in England waffles are not considered dessert dishes at all: here waffles are baked from dough with the addition of oatmeal and potato flakes and, most often, served as a light snack. The form that is especially familiar to the British is a wafer sheet rolled into a tube. Vegetable fillings and spices are often added to such waffle rolls, and olive oil is usually used as a dressing. Thus, in the waffle issue, England is an innovator and opens for the whole world a new vision of a familiar dish, which is prepared as simply as its most famous dessert interpretation.

American

Perhaps no other country in the world worships waffle culture as much as in the United States. It is there that every year on August 24, all American sweet tooths officially celebrate National Waffle Day. The choice of the date of the celebration is not an accident: it was on this day in 1869 that the American Cornelius Swarthout received a patent for a special frying pan for baking waffles. By the way, this frying pan was different in shape from the classic waffle iron, so American waffles to this day are completely different from their European relatives. In shape and taste, American waffles resemble pancakes, and sometimes they are salty and served as an addition to main dishes instead of bread. The main feature of preparing American waffles is the use of soda, which replaces the yeast most common in Europe in the recipe. American dessert waffles are traditionally served hot, topped with maple syrup.

Belgian

Belgian waffles are conventionally divided into 2 types: Brussels and Liege. Brussels waffles have a rectangular shape and, due to the high content of yeast and whipped proteins, have a fluffy structure. Liege, on the other hand, are round in shape and baked with pieces of caramelized sugar, making them hard and crispy. Brussels waffles are served warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, while Liege waffles can be served hot or cold, sprinkled with chocolate syrup.

Dutch

These waffles once appeared in the cheese capital of Holland - the city of Gouda. The first Dutch waffles were prepared with the addition of brown sugar: outwardly, they looked like mugs filled with caramel syrup, which, when hardened, glued the wafer sheets together and formed a viscous nougat between them. Quite a bit of time passed and the waffles received the name stroopwafles or syrup waffles (the Dutch word stroop translated into Russian means syrup). To this day, the recipe for Dutch waffles remains the same, as does their appearance. Recently, stroopwafels have become especially popular on the shelves of Russian stores, but it is still worth trying them initially in Holland.

Czech

The national waffles of the Czech Republic are called platok or Karlovy Vary. These waffles are considered a cultural heritage of the Czech city - Karlovy Vary, where, as usual, the most delicious platkas are baked. Karlovy Vary waffles are 2 mugs of thin wafer dough, glued together with the filling so neatly that it is often not noticeable at all. By the way, payment cards do not have the usual waffle structure, but their surface is covered with patterns, due to which they resemble coins (presumably, their name, which has a common root with the word “pay”), comes from the appearance of these wafers. The traditional composition of Karlovy Vary waffles includes almonds and mineral water from local sources. It is also known that platkas, unlike other European waffles, are almost impossible to find anywhere except the Czech Republic. However, if you are planning a trip to Europe, be sure to stop by Karlovy Vary to taste this wonderful crispy dessert right on the streets of the city or buy beautifully packaged waffles in local shops as a delicious souvenir for friends. And, most importantly, when buying payments on the street, do not forget to ask the seller to warm them up for you.

Norwegian

The “tubes with condensed milk” that we are familiar with from childhood are actually the Norwegian national wafer cookie and are called krumkake. Norwegians traditionally serve these simple, ingenious works of waffle art for the Christmas table. The composition of krumkake is extremely modest, it contains only 5 ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, sugar and cream. Perhaps that is why all over the world they happily began to use this unusually tasty waffle dish with a surprisingly low cost. In Norway itself, the filling for krumkake can be varied, but the most traditional is whipped butter cream. By the way, the most popular form of krumkake all over the world is waffle cones with ice cream.

Exotic

Such waffles are usually baked in the East and they differ significantly from European and American ones. For example, in Japan, waffles are baked in the shape of a fish. At the same time, they are quite dense and are almost always filled with grated beans and chocolate cream. In Thailand, waffles are more traditional in shape, but have unusual bright colors due to the addition of all kinds of spices.

• Preheat the waffle iron in advance (about 3-4 minutes before baking).
• Pre-lubricate the waffle iron with unscented vegetable oil to prevent waffles from sticking to the surface. However, it is worth remembering that if the recipe specifies a large amount of oil, then there is no need to additionally lubricate the waffle iron.
• Press the top lid of the waffle iron with your hands if you want the waffles to be thinner and crispier. Don't forget to put on protective gloves first
• Keep track of the time. Baking time, in principle, depends on the thickness of the waffles: fluffy waffles are usually baked for 1-2 minutes, while thin waffles are baked for 30 seconds.
• Remember the filling. Thin waffles get wet quickly, so they are not suitable for filling (except for gluing), but thick ones will withstand syrup, cream, and cream, while remaining dense.

Is it possible to make waffles at home that taste similar to Soviet ones? It’s possible, why not, I’ve prepared it. It turned out similar.

There will be no staged photos, because at first I didn’t intend to show them: I was cooking for myself. And I don’t have any suitable nostalgic accessories for them. Everything connected with the Soviet pioneer camp "Artek" is a thing of the past. I visited this camp many, many years ago on the same beautiful April days...

Soviet postage stamp. Photo from the Internet.

To be honest, I don’t feel nostalgia for any Soviet reality, incl. We don’t really miss anything edible. Buckwheat, waffles, condensed milk - all this can be bought in unlimited quantities in Europe if desired. Gingerbread cookies, gingerbread cookies, cakes, marshmallows, lemonade - again, if desired, you can prepare them at home (yesterday and today, for example, I made syrup for Tarragon lemonade from fresh tarragon; it turned out great, in my opinion).

I took up the waffles purely out of curiosity and under the impression of the works that the girls brought me: in them they talk about memories associated with childhood.

I know that similar waffles under different modern names and in different wrappers are still produced by many factories in the post-Soviet space. But now people have become smarter: they read labels! :) And somehow I came across several discussions where someone said in horror, they say, how can this be, we always ate these waffles, but we didn’t know what their composition was! But, they say, in the first place is powdered sugar and all that stuff. Well, when we didn’t know how to read, we didn’t even know the composition, but then we learned to read - we just didn’t have enough time during our happy Soviet childhood to read and remember what it consisted of and how much it cost.

In Soviet times, full ingredients were not always indicated on the label, but as children we recognized these products by the wrapper and by the taste. For some reason, people now have the impression that before girls were younger and the grass was greener, everything was “healthier and more natural.” Do you know that the composition of Soviet waffles contained such strange substances as “phosphatides” at first glance, and the first position on the label is still supposed to be the ingredient that is included in the recipe in the greatest quantity?

Waffles "Beryozka", summary recipe (wafer sheets + filling). "Recipes for cookies, biscuits and waffles." M, 1969.

Powdered sugar and shortening indeed still form the basis of the filling of almost any waffle. You can look for product ingredients on the Internet or in a brick-and-mortar store to see for yourself. The only difference is that now they add a preservative with which the waffles, as written on the labels, can be stored for 9 months.

Waffles "Artek". Photo from here: USSR Museum "20th Century".

Why are some consumers so scared of sugar in the first place: because they - like, by the way, some home cooks - do not know why it is used in such products. Everyone thinks that it is needed only for sweetness and that it is “white death”, etc. and so on. Now I won’t dwell in detail on either one or the other misconception, I’ll just tell you how I prepared waffle filling at home a la “Artek”.

"Recipes for cookies, biscuits and waffles." M, 1969.

As you can see, everything is simple with the filling. As children, many of us prepared similar candies at home such as “truffles” or “strawberries”, only instead of powdered milk we used “Malyutka” infant formula.

I have already shown twice how you can prepare such sweets in a modern way (see the winter version in the article and the link to the summer version).

After studying Soviet recipes, I tried to do this.

Filling:

powdered sugar - 250 g
butter - 170 g (in a good way, it’s really better to take another fat instead)
cocoa powder - 20 g
waffle crumbs - 60 g
milk powder -15 g
vanilla essence optional

Wafer plates I bought ready-made ones, we sell them in different types - with and without additives. I took the usual ones, which are similar in composition to the Soviet ones.

Cooking technology also ordinary: everything is carefully mixed in the order listed and beaten well at each stage (I did this using a food processor). The only difficulty is to carefully apply the filling to the wafer sheets, because it turns out thick and dense. In order not to suffer, this mass can be used as a filling for sweets or simply rolled into balls, which is what we did in childhood :)

I put the filling on a waffle plate, leveled it, covered it with another plate, wrapped it in foil and put it under a press in the refrigerator. When everything hardened, I cut it into pieces.

In fact, my waffles turned out more like “Black Sea” ones, the filling of which, as I remember, was darker and richer. The family said it looked a lot like a waffle cake. Similar cakes and individual waffles are still prepared almost the same way, the only difference is in size and design, so everyone’s feelings turned out to be correct.

Now that I can, if I really want to, cook at home almost any edible product from our past, I have nothing to be nostalgic for at all :) Except sometimes to remember something bright and good... and continue to move on.

I will include waffles in my consolidated post

Updated: 09/18/2019 23:59:38

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A full-fledged kitchen contains a lot of different equipment, tools and accessories for all occasions. Some things are used every day, and some things we take out of the box less often. Making homemade waffles is becoming increasingly popular. And although this delicacy is prepared, as a rule, not so often, it is impossible to do without a special device - an electric waffle iron. Expertology recommends eight optimal models - three models each for thin waffles and thick Belgian ones, as well as two universal options with interchangeable panels.

Rating of the best waffle irons

Which brand of waffle iron should I buy?

Although electric waffle irons are extremely simple devices that belong to the class of small household appliances, there are still a number of points that force a conscious buyer not to take just anything, but to take a closer look at the brand. Our experts explained which of the manufacturers producing waffle irons are optimal in terms of the combination of price, quality and convenience of this particular type of product.

The German company C. Bomann Gmbh produces electric waffle irons under the BOMANN brand. The company has a history of almost a century and a half, and is now part of the Clatronic Group holding. The products belong to the medium-low price category, and those goods that enter the Russian market are assembled in China.

The CLATRONIC trademark is the flagship brand of the German Clatronic Group. The very first company of the holding - CTC Clatronic International GmbH - was opened in 1982 as a family business. All production has long been transferred to a contract basis in China.

Another reputable and old German brand is Rommelsbacher. The company was founded in 1928, and since then production facilities have been opened in different countries. The company now owns factories in Italy, Turkey and China. Specifically, waffle irons, like all Rommelsbacher household appliances in the lower price category, are manufactured in Turkey and China.

The Redmond trademark, well known to Russian consumers, is an international brand. The company was created by investors from several countries - Israel, Canada and the USA. On the Internet you can often find confusion about the country of origin of Redmond - various sources claim that it is either American, or Canadian, or even Russian. The thing is that the company's policy implies registration of individual local trademarks of the same name in each country where it has a representative office. This is done to combat counterfeiting. Redmond equipment is produced mostly in China, but the assembly of goods for the Russian market can also be carried out in the CIS countries.

Now about a truly Russian brand, albeit one masquerading as a Western one. This is the Maxwell trademark, which belongs to the domestic holding Golden Electronics. He also owns the famous brand VITEK. Maxwell is emphatically positioned as inexpensive equipment for people who do not want to overpay for a big name.

And finally, an example of such a phenomenon as dishonest branding. Jardeko brand equipment is fiercely positioned as Italian. But in fact, the copyright holder of the brand is a certain Zharyuk Igor Leonidovich with St. Petersburg registration. Where Jardeko waffle irons are made - there is not a word about this on the official website, and it is not difficult to understand that if they were actually made in Italy, this would be written in the boldest font on every page. However, we admit that Jardeko waffle irons are quite good, and Expertology experts considered them worthy of review.

The best waffle irons for baking thin waffles

Let's start with the rating of waffle irons for preparing thin, crispy waffles, which are often used as preparations for confectionery delicacies. They are rolled into a cone and filled with filling - ice cream, cream and other fillings. Sometimes they are called “American”, but this is not entirely correct, since in the USA the most popular are very thick, large and soft waffles, even thicker than Belgian ones. Our experts have identified three inexpensive and noteworthy models: Bomann HA 5017 CB, Maxwell MW-1571 and Clatronic HA 3494. All three devices are equipped with cones for rolling the waffle into a cone, and the heating panels are covered with a non-stick layer.

Bomann HA 5017 CB is a German waffle iron, but only the brand is from Germany, since assembly is carried out in China. The device, measuring 25x20x11.5 cm and weighing 1.8 kg, is relatively powerful in terms of energy consumption - 1.2 VKt. This power means high cooking speed. The heating temperature is controlled by a mechanical switch. The diameter of the surface is 18 cm, which means preparing one round “pancake” in one go. Case material – plastic.

The device as a whole is very concise in terms of functionality. To the point that there is no locking mechanism for the flaps, and users note this as a clear drawback (uneven pressure, which results in a strong difference in the thickness of the wafer from one edge to the other and uneven baking). The manufacturer's efforts to reduce the cost of the device resulted in an unpleasant side effect - low quality materials. To the point that waffles can stick to the surface of the panels, which is seemingly non-stick. This happens infrequently, but is noted by real users.

Nevertheless, many buyers like the model precisely due to the combination of affordable price and ease of use.

Prices: 1848 – 2375 rub.

Advantages

Beautiful design;

overheat protection.

Flaws

low quality materials;

no lock;

waffles sometimes stick to the panels;

The waffle iron of the Russian brand Maxwell MW-1571 is also produced in China, like the Bomann HA 5017 CB. But it is much less voracious in terms of energy consumption - only 800 W. Moreover, this circumstance does not affect the cooking speed in any way. It’s not clear where the “extra” 400 W of the German model goes, but reviews on Maxwell clearly indicate that waffles cook very quickly.

This model also provides mechanical heating adjustment. There is some kind of “readiness indicator”, but in fact it only shows that heating is in progress. That is, if the light goes out, this does not mean that the waffle can be removed.

The device has dimensions of 12.5x26x25.5 cm and weight 1.62 kg. Nice silver plastic case. Unlike the previous model, Maxwell MW-1571 is equipped with a full-fledged shutter lock. A big plus is the presence of rubberized feet.

Despite the presence of a fixative, the lion's share of users note uneven baking. True, this is only expressed in the uneven shade of the waffle, but the waffle iron brings the dough to full readiness without any problems.

Prices: 1549 – 1990 rub.

Advantages

attractive design;

affordable price;

rubberized legs;

Flaws

uneven baking.

Another example of a waffle iron with a German “soul” but a Chinese “body” is the Clatronic HA 3494. Almost all lines of household appliances from this brand are positioned as budget ones, and in this case this is very noticeable.

The waffle iron consumes 1.2 kW of power, has dimensions of 20.5x25x11.5 cm and weighs 1.44 kg. The baking diameter is 18 cm.

Many users note that the assembly is not of the highest quality and that the engineers have poorly thought out aspects of operation. For example, the top sash doesn't recline enough to stand upright without support. Accordingly, when pouring the dough you need to hold it, and this is inconvenient.

There is also a lot of dissatisfaction with the short cord to the outlet, but this is a “disease” of a very, very large number of modern household appliances, even large ones and not the cheapest ones. Customers also did not like the device for rolling waffles into tubes/cones. The cones are fine, but the shape is too short for the tubes.

Prices: 1450 – 2375 rub.

Advantages

overheat protection;

rubberized legs.

Flaws

poor quality assembly;

inconvenience in operation.

Rating of the best waffle irons for thick (Belgian) waffles

Now let's move on to the rating of another type of waffle iron, which prepares thick, fluffy Belgian waffles with large cells. This delicacy has been a very exotic phenomenon in our country for quite a long time, but the availability of home waffle irons with suitable shapes does the trick. Expertology specialists looked at three interesting models: Clatronic WA 3606, Jardeko Waffle Maker and Clatronic WA 3491. All models have non-stick coating on the panels.

And again about “Chinese Germany” - the Clatronic WA 3606 waffle iron, now for Belgian waffles. The dimensions in the package are 26x24x14 cm, and the weight is 1905. The body is predominantly plastic, with a stainless steel plate on the top of the lid. Heating adjustment is mechanical, smooth. There is a compartment for storing the cord.

The device is designed to prepare two servings of waffles (working surface dimensions are 13.5x21.5). Overheating protection is implemented. Rubberized feet provide stability.

As in the case of the above-described model for thin wafers of the same brand, Clatronic WA 3606 has one problem - the low quality of materials. And in this case, this is also expressed in frequent complaints about the unstable non-stick coating of the panels and its local damage. And not the most “jewelry” assembly - this is more the rule than the exception for Clatronic. But, since we are talking about a budget model, the extremely affordable price in this case makes the difference.

Prices: 1658 – 2300 rub.

Advantages

attractive design;

rubberized legs;

overheat protection;

Flaws

poor quality assembly;

frequent complaints about damaged non-stick coating.

As has already been discussed in detail above in the descriptions of the brands, the “Italian” Jardeko waffle iron is not Italian at all, but quite the same Chinese as all the previous ones, and even the brand belongs to a Russian citizen. But, nevertheless, the device is solid, albeit extremely (if not prohibitively) laconic.

The power consumption of this model is 1300 W. The metal case seems to be good, but users characterize the design of this case as very dull. In general, this model has removed everything that can be removed. There are even no operating modes as a class - the temperature is not regulated at all.

However, many users are captivated by this exceptional simplicity, the positive side effect of which is reliability and clarity. Indeed, Expertology staff did not find any complaints about the quick failure of the Jardeko Waffle Maker among reviews in open sources.

Prices: 2301 – 2680 rub.

Advantages

reliability;

exceptional ease of use.

Flaws

"boring" design;

single mode of operation;

And once again Clatronic, namely, the Clatronic WA 3491 waffle iron model. The device is characterized by an attractive design and good ergonomics. By the way, this is the only waffle iron among all those present in the review, which has a white body, but there are also black ones. Case material – plastic. Dimensions - 20.5x25x11.5 cm, weight - 1.25 kg. Power consumption – 1.2 kW.

The power is enough for quick cooking, which many real users liked. The shape of the panels means the preparation of five servings, each in the shape of a heart.

Buyers note the attractive design of the Clatronic WA 3491, but do not forget about the “native” problem of cheap parts and careless assembly for Clatronic. But the cost outweighs all the disadvantages, and the model as a whole is quite functional.

Prices: 1508 – 1999 rub.

Advantages

nice design;

quick cooking;

overheat protection;

Flaws

top sash play;

low quality of materials and workmanship.

Rating of the best inexpensive waffle irons with replaceable panels

And finally, let’s look at universal waffle irons in which you can change the heating panels. Such devices have their pros and cons, which we will consider. Our experts recommend two notable models from the affordable price segment: Rommelsbacher WA 1000/E and REDMOND RMB-M613/1.

The Rommelsbacher WA 1000/E waffle iron is already much more “German” than the above-described models for thin waffles. Although it is produced in China and less often in Turkey, the manufacturer monitors the quality very vigilantly. This is manifested in good assembly, quality materials and... a significantly higher price.

I would immediately like to note the laconic, but effective and stylish design of the Rommelsbacher WA 1000/E. The case is made of stainless steel with matte polishing. The dimensions of the device are 24x25x9 cm, weight - 1.7 kg. Power consumption – 1 kW. The heating temperature is set by a mechanical stepless regulator.

The housing has a compartment for storing electrical cables. The model is equipped with panels for cooking Belgian and Viennese waffles.

Overall, it is extremely difficult to find any distinct flaws in this waffle iron. Its quality and convenience are even evidenced by the fact that at one time the Rommelsbacher WA 1000/E earned a special award from the famous German publication Haus & Garten. But the price stops many.

Prices: 6520 – 6590 rub.

Advantages

stylish design;

convenience of form factor;

build quality;

Flaws

• high price.

Waffle irons of the famous international brand REDMOND RMB-M613/1 are manufactured and assembled in China. Despite the Chinese assembly and extremely affordable price, users have received no complaints about the quality of materials or the assembly itself. In this regard, REDMOND household appliances are mostly in order.

This model has dimensions of 236x236x90 mm, weighs 1.7 kg and is designed for 2 servings of waffles (with standard panels). It consumes very little electricity – only 700 W. The case material is combined – high-quality plastic and stainless steel.

REDMOND RMB-M613/1 is positioned by the manufacturer not even as a waffle iron, but as a “multi-baker”, they say, due to the use of different molds, the device can be not only a waffle iron. You can use it to cook omelettes, muffins and donuts, and also use it as a grill. In addition to the instructions, the delivery set includes a set of additional working panels and a recipe book.

A side effect of versatility is expressed in slightly more difficult maintenance, since in this model you will have to wipe not only the panels and the body themselves, but also the space inside the doors, since oil, crumbs and other “foreign substances” penetrate there. Many users note an unpleasant odor during the first few uses, so it is advisable to bake a newly purchased waffle iron several times before using it for the first time.

Prices: 1590 rub.

Advantages

high-quality non-stick coating;

stylish design;

“safe” large handle;

Flaws

• unpleasant odor upon first use.

Which waffle iron to choose

Now let’s summarize and decide which of the described waffle irons would be most advisable to buy, and for what purposes.

The three presented models for preparing thin waffles are approximately equivalent in price, functionality and quality. These are budget devices in which the best can be distinguished by fewer shortcomings rather than by the totality of advantages. And with this approach, we can confidently recommend the Maxwell MW-1571.

The situation with models for Belgian waffles is more interesting. Of the two “sisters” - Clatronic WA 3606 and Clatronic WA 3491 - the second definitely wins. There are too many complaints about the WA 3606 regarding the quality and integrity of the non-stick coating, and this is the most important point. Jardeko Waffle Maker is an ideal model for the lazy and those who find wide functionality and all sorts of settings rather demoralizing. You just need to get used to her behavior and get used to it.

With models with replaceable panels everything is quite simple. If you have money - definitely Rommelsbacher WA 1000/E. It withstands the most impartial criticism in terms of quality. If you have no money, then you have no choice, but REDMOND RMB-M613/1 cannot be called a bad choice, even regardless of price. The abundance and variety of molds compensate for minor shortcomings, which, by the way, are not particularly noticeable in this model.

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For lovers of delicious and hot breakfasts or desserts, a waffle iron will be an excellent helper. There are several varieties of this device that allow you to prepare waffles of different thicknesses and shapes. A lush and airy dessert can be made using a Belgian waffle iron. There are many different brands and models of this device on the shelves of electronics stores. Therefore, before making a purchase, you need to carefully study its technical characteristics in order to make the right choice.

Varieties of Belgian waffles

Belgian waffles were first served on the table in the 18th century. Then the court chef prepared unusual pastries with the aroma of vanilla and caramelized sugar in the filling. This dessert was served for the Prince of Liege, who liked it. Later, Belgian waffles began to be prepared based on this recipe.

There are two types of this pastry:

Interesting! Currently, this dessert is prepared in many cafes and restaurants around the world. Sometimes chefs try to add something new to the original recipe to make their dish more unique. But the classic recipe for making Belgian waffles has been considered the most popular for many years.

Features of Belgian waffle irons

Belgian waffle irons are a device with a lid, inside of which there are frying panels. For user convenience, the body and lid of the device have handles equipped with thermal insulation so as not to get burned during cooking. On the molded body there is a control panel with which you can adjust the cooking time and temperature, as well as enable additional modes and functions.

The waffle iron consists of two frying panels

By heating the internal panels, the process of baking the batter occurs. In Belgian waffle irons, these panels are deeply shaped to create a thick, fluffy finished product. There are also multifunctional devices with replaceable panels. In addition to desserts, they can serve burgers, sandwiches and grilled dishes.

You can also prepare other dishes in a multifunctional device with replaceable panels.

There is also often a timer on the control panel, where you can see the time until the end of cooking. The device is usually supplied with a recipe book, a spatula for convenient removal of finished waffles, and an instruction manual.

Recommendation! Waffle irons may vary in size. Standard models bake two portions at a time. If you need to prepare breakfast for a large family, it is better to choose larger devices that can prepare 4-6 waffles at once.

How to cook?

The classic recipe for Belgian waffles is as follows:

1. In a separate bowl, you need to mix all the bulk ingredients: flour, salt, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, baking powder;
2. Milk and soft butter are added to the dry mixture. All this must be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained;
3. Next, the dough is sent to a heated waffle iron, greased with butter or vegetable oil. You can level it over the surface with a special spatula;
4. The dessert preparation time depends on the power of the appliance. It is usually indicated in the instructions.

The finished dish can be served with honey, cream, fruit or nuts.

Criteria for choosing a good waffle iron

Additional functions

Rating of the best manufacturers of Belgian waffle irons

Today, there are many well-known and relatively new manufacturing companies operating in the kitchen household appliances market. They produce different models of Belgian waffle irons, differing from each other in their technical characteristics and cost.

Since the choice of these devices is quite large, any buyer will be able to choose the right model for themselves, depending on their preferences and capabilities. Most often, buyers choose the following companies:

• JARKOFF;
• Clatronic;
• Tristar;
• Kitfort;
• Tristar;
• Maxwell;
• Smile;
• Supra;
• Bork;
• Rommelsbacher.

Budget models

Model	Characteristics
	Clatronic WA 3491 This device is one of the most popular for preparing Belgian thick waffles. This popularity is due to its excellent technical characteristics and reasonable price. The power of the device is 1200 W, which allows you to quickly cook up to five products at a time. Using a thermostat, you can change the heating temperature of the panels to make baked goods crispier or, conversely, softer. Since the panels have a non-stick coating, the dish can be cooked without oil. It also makes caring for the panels much easier, since the dough does not stick to them. As soon as cooking is completed, the waffle iron emits a signal notifying the user that the dish is ready. Safety during the cooking process is ensured with the help of non-heating handles, built-in overheating protection and rubberized feet, which ensure the best stability of the device on any surface. Main advantages: Low cost; Simplicity and ease of use; Reliability and quality of construction. Cons: n The cord is not long enough.
	Princess 132400 This model differs from similar devices with its unusual design. It will fit perfectly into any modern interior. The device can bake 2 portions at a time. Another advantage of this model is the rotating mechanism, which allows you to distribute the batter as evenly as possible inside the device. Thanks to this, the waffles turn out smooth, beautiful and equally toasted on both sides. The power of the device is 700 W, which is enough to quickly prepare a small portion. Main advantages: Modern design; Quality and reliability of design; Perfect dough distribution and uniform baking. Low power; Not suitable for every kitchen.
	Maxwell MW-1572W Budget model from Maxwell. Buyers often choose it because it is made of high-quality heat-resistant plastic, which guarantees durability and reliability. Device power - 800 W. Main advantages: Availability of power indicator; Presence of heating indicator; There is a clamp that prevents the lid from opening during cooking; Easy to use. Flaws: You can only bake 2 waffles at a time; Insufficient power cable length.

Middle price segment

Model	Characteristics
	Clatronic WA 3606 This waffle iron allows you to quickly prepare a delicious breakfast for a small family. Thanks to the volumetric panels, the waffles are quite large. Device power - 800 W. Since the panels are equipped with a non-stick coating, the cooking process becomes convenient and simple, and the result is healthier baked goods, since they can be cooked without oil. The handles and body are made of heat-resistant material, which eliminates the risk of getting burned during cooking. Good price; Availability of a place where you can hide the cord; Large panel size; Simplicity and ease of use; Non-heating body material. Cons: to Short power cable.
	Ariete 187 Party Time A model with a unique design that will perfectly complement any kitchen. The manufacturing company is located in Italy, so special attention was paid to the appearance of the device. In addition to the stylish design, the device has all the necessary technical characteristics. The inside of the waffle iron is equipped with a Teflon coating. The control panel has a readiness indicator, as well as a light to turn the device on/off. Security is ensured by the presence of a special lock that prevents sudden opening of the lid. Main advantages: Appearance; Reliability of the design; Availability of a special compartment for the cord. The cable is not long enough; Low power.
	GFGrill GF-020 The main advantage of this model is the presence of a rotating mechanism. Thanks to the rotation of the housing by 180 degrees, the dough is evenly distributed over the frying panels, so after baking the waffles are of the same shape and thickness. The Teflon coating also ensures even baking. Thanks to it, not only the cooking process is simplified, but also the maintenance of the device. Since the dough does not burn or stick to the surface, it does not have to be washed for a long time. Another factor that affects the uniform baking of the dough is the thickness of the top lid and baking pan. Thanks to this, the heat has time to be evenly distributed over the entire surface of the panels. Main advantages: Easy and convenient operation; Thermally insulated handle; Uniform heating and baking of products. Minuses: not the most budget price.

Premium models

Model	Characteristics
	Rommelsbacher WA 1000/E Stylish model with a stainless steel case. Despite this material, the device weighs only 1.7 kg. The waffle iron has a power of 1000 W and can bake 5 waffles at a time. The device is equipped with a stepless, smooth heating regulator, with which it will be easy to select the required baking mode depending on the recipe. Despite the usual assembly in China for such devices, the country of origin guarantees the quality and reliability of the device. Main advantages: Quality assurance; Beautiful appearance; Delicious and high quality baked goods. Cons: in high cost.
	Free Twins The Frifri Twins model is considered the most stylish among the waffle irons of this company. The versatility of the device is due to the presence of several replaceable panels included. Cooking proceeds quickly, baked goods are baked evenly, and the cooking temperature is regulated by the device depending on the density of the waffles. Main advantages: Stylish design; Availability of additional panels; High quality non-stick coating. Cons: n It is the most affordable price.
	Bork G700 The electric waffle iron has a built-in memory, where 4 waffle recipes and 12 different degrees of dough baking are programmed. In addition, it is possible to configure the device manually. Main advantages: Anti-stick system; Special non-stick coating without harmful substances; The presence of a special groove along the edges of the form to collect excess dough. Disadvantages: o very high price.

There are several things to consider when purchasing a Belgian waffle iron.