Oh my, another failed waffle, how come every time? Nothing tastes better than a homemade waffle. Everyone knows that. But baking the perfect waffle is harder than it looks. Today we give you some handy tips, especially about greasing the waffle iron. What should you grease your waffle iron with, and how do you make sure you get those perfect golden brown waffles while baking?
What do you grease the waffle iron with?
Greasing your waffle iron is best done with baking spray. This is easy to dispense and easy to get right over onto the waffle iron. You can also use a little butter or oil if necessary.
Greasing the waffle iron: a common mistake
A common mistake is dosing. This is because many put too much oil, butter or baking spray on the waffle iron. This makes the waffles taste greasy and they often stick and become sticky. It is really key to use very little, but also just enough. When greasing your waffle iron, try using less oil or baking spray.
Once is enough
Another mistake many people make when greasing a waffle iron: they repeat greasing. This is something you only need to do on the first batch. This depends a bit on your waffle iron, but for an average waffle iron, once is enough. You only need to grease the iron once, because you often also add butter or oil to the batter. So if you grease the iron well once beforehand, you can then successfully bake all the waffles without having to repeat it.
So, just step by step:
- Grease the waffle iron with a little baking spray or use a small amount of butter or oil
- Make your waffle batter
- Pour it evenly into the waffle iron
- Let the waffle iron do its work
- Enjoy!
Preheat sufficiently
This is an absolute golden tip when baking waffles. Preheat your waffle iron sufficiently. In addition, it is important to pour in the batter only when the waffle iron is actually well warm. It is also important that the batter is poured into the waffle iron gradually and that it flows evenly, for this you can use a measuring cup with a large ladle.
Finished baking waffles? Then comes the least fun job, washing up. Let the waffle iron cool down well and then it’s a matter of removing the leftovers with damp kitchen paper in a brush. It’s better not to use a scouring pad, this is a bit aggressive and can damage the waffle iron and then it won’t last as long.
Patience is a virtue
It is also important to remember: patience is a virtue. It is important not to open the waffle iron too soon. When the waffles are not quite ready, you can very easily pull them apart. Then you will completely ruin your waffles. You should only open the waffle iron when there is no more steam coming down the sides of the iron, then the waffle is ready.
It is also important not to close the waffle iron completely. Otherwise, you won’t give the waffle room to rise. This is precisely what is important when you want perfect, buttery and airy waffles.
More eggs in the batter
It depends a little on your preference, but you can choose to use more or fewer eggs in the batter. When you use more eggs In the batter it makes for a heavier waffle. If you want a lighter waffle, it’s better to use more milk.
Long fork
If you are a fan of baking waffles, a long pricking fork is highly recommended. With a long pricking fork you can easily remove waffles from the waffle iron without breaking them. If you don’t have one, you can also use a skewer. But a long handled fork is really essential to have if you are an avid waffle baker.