Yes, You Really Do Need More Than One Waffle Maker

Even if your family enjoys waffles you might be hesitant to purchase a second or third waffle maker. While one can be enough to make waffles for breakfast once in a while, imagine what you could do with a couple of them. However, before you run out and buy another maker to up the production and reduce the amount of time spent in the kitchen next Sunday, consider the following.

Type of Waffles

Not all waffles are the same and most waffle makers can only make one kind. Thin, dense American waffles can be used for a sweet breakfast waffle or made as the base for a savory dinner stew. The thick, fluffy, yeast-risen waffles from Brussels are great for desserts and the round, deep-pocketed Belgium waffles are versatile like American ones but the deep pockets will hold more of the toppings. If you need a sweet waffle that will not get soggy, try a Liege waffle. To ensure you are getting the right waffle for the job, make sure that your maker is the right type. Using the recipe for a Belgium waffle in an American waffle maker will not give you the full, puffy result you want.

Fun Shapes

There may be special times you want to have waffles that are not simply round or square. Perhaps it is a child's birthday and you want to make waffles in the shape of Mickey Mouse, or you are making a romantic breakfast in bed and want heart shaped waffles. Another fun idea is to have maple leaf shaped waffles, especially if you will be using real maple syrup. Having a fun-shaped waffle maker around can add to a dreary morning or make a meal special.

Electric, Stovetop, or Camping

In addition to the type and shape of the waffles, you want to make, you may want to have a maker that can work with different heat sources. Having an electric maker leaves your stove burners free for sausage, potatoes, and/or eggs. You may want to have a maker that works on the stove burner if you are making something that may require different temperatures to give the waffle color or texture. If your family likes to cook outdoors, having a waffle iron that will work on a fire grate allows you to enjoy waffles al fresco or on a camping trip

You should never feel you have too many kitchen gadgets or waffle makers if you actually use them all. Waffle makers should be a useful and fun addition to your cabinets, go ahead and have all the types you need to make the waffles you and your family want. To learn more, contact a company like Jadac LLC. 

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