After cooking with each waffle maker, we cleaned each following the instructions and noting how easy or difficult the task was.

EASY TO USE: With a cool touch Bakelite handle and leak free closing latch to ensure that not one drop of batter is wasted, whipping up treats to satisfy your sweet tooth couldn’t be easier. You might also love our blueberry breakfast waffles recipe here. More Easy Breakfast Recipes To TryMy daughter loves these waffles with just a light dusting of icing sugar and some fresh berries. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are all delicious. 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. 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 The waffle iron benefits from a secure closing latch and, once secured, you can easily flip the iron over without fear of leaks or spills. Ergonomic by design, the waffle maker’s Bakelite, heat-resistant handle offers a comfortable and cool-touch grip.

The ready light will make sure you don't add your waffle batter before it's time to cook, delivering a perfect sizzle. That edge channel is useful too. On some waffle makers you'll have to deal with waffle batter overflowing from the edge of the machine, but the channel will catch any excess and make it easy for you to remove while you serve up a perfectly round waffle. Waffles can be flavoured with just about anything but adding a little sugar to the mix will help to crisp them up. After lightly greasing the plates (I would recommend using a pastry brush) pour a large tablespoon of batter into the centre of the plate and let the machine do the work for you.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. The recipe makes 8 waffles and serves 4 people if each person eats two waffles. It is easy to double the quantities to make more waffles though. In my Vonshef Waffle Maker you can cook 4 waffles at a time and after each batch is ready I close the lid for a moment to make sure the waffle iron is hot and then just add more batter. VonShef is bringing the Belgian classic to your kitchen. A ready-made waffle might be convenient, but nothing tastes as good as when they’re fresh off the stove.

Light and fluffy or deliciously crispy, adjust the heat setting on your stove and cook your waffles to suit your preferences. However, for a budget model, I was really impressed with the finished result. My waffles were light and fluffy and with a nice crisp edge.The total baking time is a bit longer than the other models tested – approx. 5 -10 minutes and it was hard to ascertain when to flip. The instruction manual suggests part-way through so it will take a few practice runs to get the timing just right. You will need to peek at your waffle from time to time to see what is going on (but make sure you leave them alone for the first few minutes). 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. As a rule, a waffle maker that flips will produce a more perfectly cooked waffle because it spreads out the batter and cooks it evenly on both sides. These designs can take up more room, however, due to the large handle and drip-catcher tray. What else should I look out for in a waffle maker? This waffle iron is large and is designed for commercial use as well as domestic. If your budget allows, it is ideal for a large family or a weekend brunch with friends. Producing two waffles at a time is a stand out feature and will cut down on the waiting time for hungry kids and guests. 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.

bananas and greek yogurt– I add a 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon to the waffle batter when I’m topping the waffles with banana, it just tastes so good. You can store the leftover waffles in the fridge for up to 48 hours. When you want to eat them, just reheat them in the toaster. Easy to clean, simply wipe with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to remove any excess batter – perfect for cooking in a hurry. 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.These traditional waffles make a delicious healthy breakfast but with a few indulgent accompaniments they can also be a decadent dessert! Pancake Recipe– the perfect pancake recipe for when you want those lovely thin crepe style pancakes to sprinkle with sugar and lemon COMPACT DESIGN: Measuring H5 x W36 x D25cm, easily store away your stove top waffle mould in those smaller spaces when not in use thanks to its slimline design – not that it will be in the cupboard for long!