Buyer’s Guides: Finding a Cast Iron Waffle Iron

You will need a cast iron waffle iron to make a perfect delicious waffle. The best waffles are the traditional kind that grandma used to make! A cast iron waffle iron has been around for a long time. This waffle iron dates back to the 1300’s and has been popular ever since.

A cast iron waffle iron is very easy to use. It has been used the same way for hundreds of years. All you have to do is follow these easy step by step instructions. First of all you must season the plates on your cast iron waffle iron. To season a waffle iron you need to spread shortening, which is vegetable oil or butter, with a paper towel on each iron plate. After this you heat the waffle iron for at least five minutes, let it cool and spread shortening on again. Seasoning is a highly important step. The next step in using your waffle iron is to preheat your oven or stove top for a minimum of five minutes. Once the oven or stove top is preheated, you need to brush on some butter or vegetable oil onto the already seasoned plates. Pour a quarter cup of waffle batter into waffle plates and gently close the lid and the cast iron waffle iron, wait three minutes, flip again and wait another three minutes. Once the waffle is cooked, open the waffle iron with a fork and pierce the edge to easily get the waffle out of the cast iron waffle iron. Close the lid on the waffle iron and heat again. Cleaning your waffle iron is easy. However it is necessary to clean it properly so you do not ruin the iron or the plates. Use a stiff nylon brush with hot water to clean the plates. DO NOT put iron in dish washer or wash with soapy water. This will ruin the pre seasoning and your waffle iron will not work properly.

There are several types of waffle makers on the market today. Many are electric and are faster and easier to use. HOWEVER, if you want to have perfect, tasty, traditional waffles you will have to use a cast iron waffle iron. There are many variations of waffle batters. The most popular is the Belgian waffle batter. If you like your waffles fluffy and golden brown, the Belgian waffle batter is the best batter to use.

There many brands of a cast iron waffle iron and they all range in price. Here are some great stores that carry this great product: www.wisementrading.com, www.amazon.com, www.waffler.Pronto.com, www.NexTag.com, and www.cloay.com. Enjoy making your waffles on your new cast iron waffle iron