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Can you make ordinary waffles in a Belgian waffle maker

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malesheep

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Jun 18, 2012, 12:11:32 PM6/18/12
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I've got a Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker, but I'm wondering if that
means I need to use only recipes for Belgian waffles. Stupid question,
but having failed to make decent waffles this morning I'm wondering if
that was the problem (they didn't cook through)
Thanks.
Doug

George M. Middius

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Jun 18, 2012, 12:44:36 PM6/18/12
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"Belgian waffles" are taller and less dense than regular ones. You
might just need to increase the leavener (baking powder). Also, if you
didn't beat the egg white separately, that would make the batter
denser.


Jim Elbrecht

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Jun 18, 2012, 12:46:08 PM6/18/12
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A Belgian Waffle is lighter, thicker, and has bigger 'dimples' than a
regular waffle-- so it stands to reason that the recipe would be
different. [are the waffles in Belgium, 'Belgian'?]

I'd *start* with the recipe that came with the waffle maker.

Then I'd try the recipe on the Bisquick box. [it is the one I use
for regular waffles after trying dozens of much harder recipes]

Then I'd start experimenting.

Jim
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notbob

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Jun 18, 2012, 2:10:49 PM6/18/12
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On 2012-06-18, dweller@(malesheep)tops.co.uk <dwe...@tops.co.uk> wrote:

> but having failed to make decent waffles this morning I'm wondering if
> that was the problem....

Near as I can tell, the basis for Belgium waffles is whipped
eggwhites, folded in to make them seem lighter/fluffier. I've seen a
couple recipes that attempt the same results using yeast. What
nonsense!

You want good light airy waffles, in any iron? Use buttermilk!

That's it. Case closed.

nb


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malesheep

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Jun 18, 2012, 4:37:56 PM6/18/12
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:51:25 -0500, in rec.food.cooking, Sqwertz
wrote:
>I recognize your email address from a long, long time ago. I don't
>remember any specific conversations in particular, so that must mean
>you were pretty "neutral" and withstood the test of Usenet time :-)
>
>ObWaffles: Sorry - No habla Waffleese.
>
>-sw
Yes, I'm an old timer, lived through many wars, helped create several
rec.food newsgroups. Cookie jar, if you recall that.

Doug

malesheep

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Jun 18, 2012, 4:38:52 PM6/18/12
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On 18 Jun 2012 18:10:49 GMT, in rec.food.cooking, notbob wrote:

>On 2012-06-18, dweller@(malesheep)tops.co.uk <dwe...@tops.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> but having failed to make decent waffles this morning I'm wondering if
>> that was the problem....
>
>Near as I can tell, the basis for Belgium waffles is whipped
>eggwhites, folded in to make them seem lighter/fluffier. I've seen a
>couple recipes that attempt the same results using yeast. What
>nonsense!
>
>You want good light airy waffles, in any iron? Use buttermilk!
>
>That's it. Case closed.
>
>nb

Thanks everyone, some good suggestions which I will try out.
Buttermilk is always good in pancakes or waffles.
Doug

sf

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Jun 18, 2012, 4:39:09 PM6/18/12
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:11:32 +0100, dweller@(malesheep)tops.co.uk
wrote:
I use regular waffle batter and it's fine. Next time, turn down the
temperature and cook your waffles a little longer.

I haven't tried these ideas, but here are some other things you can
cook in your Belgian waffle iron too.

http://d3go1nrr5l7vi0.cloudfront.net/size_578xH/v2ojjvMqrMRRjm401bqcAywRAZN
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/crispy-hash-brown-waffles/

http://ahensnest.com/2011/09/waffled-cinnamon-rolls-recipe.html

http://www.waffleizer.com/

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sf

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Jun 18, 2012, 5:49:56 PM6/18/12
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:46:08 -0400, Jim Elbrecht <elbr...@email.com>
wrote:

> Then I'd try the recipe on the Bisquick box. [it is the one I use
> for regular waffles after trying dozens of much harder recipes]
>
> Then I'd start experimenting.

I'd use Krusteaz
http://www.krusteaz.com/pancake-and-waffle-mixes-products-46/belgian-waffle-mix-97

sf

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Jun 18, 2012, 5:50:48 PM6/18/12
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On 18 Jun 2012 18:10:49 GMT, notbob <not...@nothome.com> wrote:

> You want good light airy waffles, in any iron? Use buttermilk!
>
> That's it. Case closed.

I love the *flavor* of buttermilk pancakes.

dsi1

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Jun 18, 2012, 6:27:06 PM6/18/12
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On 6/18/2012 11:49 AM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:46:08 -0400, Jim Elbrecht<elbr...@email.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Then I'd try the recipe on the Bisquick box. [it is the one I use
>> for regular waffles after trying dozens of much harder recipes]
>>
>> Then I'd start experimenting.
>
> I'd use Krusteaz
> http://www.krusteaz.com/pancake-and-waffle-mixes-products-46/belgian-waffle-mix-97
>

That's a good mix. I'd rather use that than make my own batter. I have a
10lb bag of Krusteaz pancake and waffle mix. I use that to make waffles
which I cook in a large Belgian waffle iron. Sometimes I even make
pancakes!

Dave Smith

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Jun 18, 2012, 6:35:02 PM6/18/12
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On 18/06/2012 5:50 PM, sf wrote:
> On 18 Jun 2012 18:10:49 GMT, notbob<not...@nothome.com> wrote:
>
>> You want good light airy waffles, in any iron? Use buttermilk!
>>
>> That's it. Case closed.
>
> I love the *flavor* of buttermilk pancakes.
>

I like the flavour and the texture of buttermilk waffles and pancakes.

merryb

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Jun 18, 2012, 6:57:34 PM6/18/12
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We had breakfast for dinner a couple of weeks ago, and I made
buttermilk pancakes. I cooked them in coconut oil- really good!
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dfs2

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Jun 21, 2012, 2:03:46 PM6/21/12
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Jim Elbrecht wrote:

> [are the waffles in Belgium, 'Belgian'?]



Belgium doesn't exist. http://zapatopi.net/belgium/



Kalmia

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Jun 21, 2012, 3:55:56 PM6/21/12
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It might be the crummy Cuisinart waffle iron which I have denounced
here many times. I bought one of those too - hate it - it cooks the
bottom but not the top too well, so plan on flipping the waffle for a
minute or two. Also, good luck when the knob falls off the heat
control. I managed to glue mine back on, but there's still a lot of
play in it and I'm never sure where I'm at on the dial. I will never
buy Cuisinart again.

George M. Middius

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Jun 21, 2012, 4:02:30 PM6/21/12
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Kalmia wrote:

> It might be the crummy Cuisinart waffle iron which I have denounced
> here many times. I bought one of those too - hate it - it cooks the
> bottom but not the top too well, so plan on flipping the waffle for a
> minute or two.

That has happened with every low-price waffler I've ever used.

> Also, good luck when the knob falls off the heat
> control. I managed to glue mine back on, but there's still a lot of
> play in it and I'm never sure where I'm at on the dial. I will never
> buy Cuisinart again.

You go, girl!


Arthur Shapiro

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Jun 21, 2012, 4:21:59 PM6/21/12
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In article <o18vt7580s29jvqjm...@4ax.com>, sf.u...@gmail.com wrote:

>I'd use Krusteaz

I noticed this product in the store yesterday, and given the recommendation I
picked up a box to try in my Cuisinart (non-Belgian) maker.

The waffles didn't stick at all - always a bit of a worry even on a non-stick
surface. I thought they were perhaps a bit blander than the from-scratch
basic recipe in the little booklet that came with the Cuisinart, but
reasonably acceptable, and obviously highly convenient. Overall, I can't
complain. Thanks for mentioning the Krusteaz mix.

Art

Kalmia

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Jun 21, 2012, 6:23:53 PM6/21/12
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On Jun 21, 4:02 pm, George M. Middius <glanb...@gmail.com>
>
> That has happened with every low-price waffler I've ever used.

Yeah - but is there a decent hi-price waffler out there? I tend to
doubt it. Consumers are at a loss to know now what quality items
remain on the market. Between mergers, cheapening of
ingredients....it makes ya wanna buy NOTHING any more.

Dave Smith

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Jun 21, 2012, 6:49:54 PM6/21/12
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That's true. Let me put in a plug about Maytag.


Crap. I have a Maytag fridge, stove and dishwasher. The fridge has been
okay, except for the door shelf not sitting securely. The butter keeper
fell off and the little door on it broke. I ordered a new one. Can't get
it. I made the mistake of buying a second stove after my wife slopped
water glass top and cracked it. The door is rusting. The face of the
timer button has cracked and fallen about and no longer works. The
dishwasher does not clean well. The hose connections loosed and it leaked.

I paid good money for what I thought would be good products. I am
dissatisfied with all three of the them.

dsi1

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Jun 21, 2012, 6:56:20 PM6/21/12
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Batter for waffles differ from pancakes mostly in the amount of oil used
in the batter. If I'm making waffles, I add some oil. I also like to
lightly spray the iron with canned oil. The surface texture comes out a
lot different if you do. Without the spray, it comes out very finely
textured. You may or may not like it that way. I also flip the iron
upside down before adding the batter. Don't forget to flip it back!
That's just a weird habit I got into.

Pico Rico

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Jun 21, 2012, 7:21:26 PM6/21/12
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"dsi1" <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net> wrote in message
news:4fe3a72e$0$24618$882e...@usenet-news.net...
not a weird habit. Most commercial waffle makers are made to do this.


George M. Middius

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Jun 21, 2012, 7:32:23 PM6/21/12
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dsi1 wrote:

> Batter for waffles differ from pancakes mostly in the amount of oil used
> in the batter. If I'm making waffles, I add some oil.

Also beat the egg whites separately.

dsi1

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Jun 21, 2012, 7:45:44 PM6/21/12
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I started doing this because I used to make yogurt and then made waffles
out of the yogurt. My batters were pretty thin because I used a high
amount of yogurt to flour. This gave me a pretty crispy waffle but
unless I flipped the iron over, it would not fill the top part of the
iron. I pretty much overdid it on the yogurt but I had a few successes.
I don't make it anymore because I'm sick of making yogurt.

dsi1

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Jun 21, 2012, 7:52:57 PM6/21/12
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I think that's a good idea. I don't do that myself because just the idea
of dragging my beaters out might cause me to abandon making waffles. I
find it too much of a hassle. I guess I'm a lazy cook. Luckily, there's
all kinds of things that can be made without beaters.

I used to beat egg whites for tapioca pudding too but found that I could
get air into the mix by using a wire whisk while cooking. It's a useful
cooking tip!

Kalmia

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Jun 21, 2012, 8:56:14 PM6/21/12
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Gee, I thought a 'plug' meant a favorable comment. I have Maytag
washer and dryer and so far----excellent. Almost ten years old -
maybe that was sort of a cutoff date.

Brooklyn1

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Jun 21, 2012, 9:38:58 PM6/21/12
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The only thing that makes it a Belgian waffle is configuration, any
waffle/pancake batter recipe works.

waffle [WAHF-fuhl]
The honeycombed surface of this crisp, light bread is perfect for
holding pockets of syrup. Waffles are made by pouring a light batter
onto one side of a waffle iron, a special hinged cooking utensil with
two honeycomb patterned griddles. The second side is closed over the
batter and the waffle is cooked until browned and crisp. Waffle irons
can be electric or designed for stovetop cooking. Electric waffle
irons have heating elements in both sides, thereby cooking the two
sides of the bread at once. Irons heated on top of a stove must be
turned over once during cooking to finish the second side. There are a
number of waffle-iron shapes available including square, rectangular,
round and even heart-shape.

Belgian waffles, which are often heaped with fresh strawberries and
whipped cream, are made on special waffle makers with particularly
large, deep grids.

Most modern waffle irons have nonstick surfaces. Waffles are popular
not only for breakfast, but for desserts as well. Savory waffles can
be topped with creamed meat or vegetable mixtures.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD
LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.



Dave Smith

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Jun 21, 2012, 9:41:04 PM6/21/12
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On 21/06/2012 8:56 PM, Kalmia wrote:

>> That's true. Let me put in a plug about Maytag.
>>
>> Crap. I have a Maytag fridge, stove and dishwasher. The fridge has been
>> okay, except for the door shelf not sitting securely. The butter keeper
>> fell off and the little door on it broke. I ordered a new one. Can't get
>> it. I made the mistake of buying a second stove after my wife slopped
>> water glass top and cracked it. The door is rusting. The face of the
>> timer button has cracked and fallen about and no longer works. The
>> dishwasher does not clean well. The hose connections loosed and it leaked..
>>
>> I paid good money for what I thought would be good products. I am
>> dissatisfied with all three of the them.
>
> Gee, I thought a 'plug' meant a favorable comment. I have Maytag
> washer and dryer and so far----excellent. Almost ten years old -
> maybe that was sort of a cutoff date.

I was being facetious about the plug. My first Maytag was great. It was
my wife's habit of dumping cold water into hot cast iron pans sitting on
the glass top that did it in. It was almost as much to replace the top
as it was to replace the whole unit. I was impressed enough with the
first one, and the fridge, that I got the dishwasher. The second stove
and the dishwasher were major disappointments. If I had wanted a cheap
piece of crap I would have paid a lot less.

Dave Smith

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Jun 21, 2012, 9:43:22 PM6/21/12
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On 21/06/2012 7:52 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>> Also beat the egg whites separately.
>>
>
> I think that's a good idea. I don't do that myself because just the idea
> of dragging my beaters out might cause me to abandon making waffles. I
> find it too much of a hassle. I guess I'm a lazy cook. Luckily, there's
> all kinds of things that can be made without beaters.

That is the downside to making waffles... the extra minute that it takes
to separate the eggs, beat the whites and fold them in. It is the reason
I often opt for pancakes. I do occasionally go to the extra work. Lucky
for me, I have a wife who loves waffles and will gladly do them.

>
> I used to beat egg whites for tapioca pudding too but found that I could
> get air into the mix by using a wire whisk while cooking. It's a useful
> cooking tip!

I love tapioca and will gladly whip the whites to make a batch.


dsi1

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Jun 21, 2012, 11:02:13 PM6/21/12
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On 6/21/2012 3:43 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 21/06/2012 7:52 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>>
>>> Also beat the egg whites separately.
>>>
>>
>> I think that's a good idea. I don't do that myself because just the idea
>> of dragging my beaters out might cause me to abandon making waffles. I
>> find it too much of a hassle. I guess I'm a lazy cook. Luckily, there's
>> all kinds of things that can be made without beaters.
>
> That is the downside to making waffles... the extra minute that it takes
> to separate the eggs, beat the whites and fold them in. It is the reason
> I often opt for pancakes. I do occasionally go to the extra work. Lucky
> for me, I have a wife who loves waffles and will gladly do them.

You sound like a good husband.

The other day I mixed up some waffle batter and all of a sudden was hit
with a fit of fatigue. I unplugged the waffle iron and just made
pancakes. It was a good decision and the pancakes were pretty good.
Possibly, I reached some kind of waffle wall. Perhaps I've been making
waffles too much.

>
>>
>> I used to beat egg whites for tapioca pudding too but found that I could
>> get air into the mix by using a wire whisk while cooking. It's a useful
>> cooking tip!
>
> I love tapioca and will gladly whip the whites to make a batch.

Using a wire whisk will make a airy, fluffy, tapioca pudding.

>
>


sf

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Jun 22, 2012, 12:51:01 AM6/22/12
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We have a front loading Maytag washer and dryer (stacked) which are at
least 5 years old now. There's nothing wrong with them and they work
as advertised.

sf

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Jun 22, 2012, 12:53:01 AM6/22/12
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You're welcome! You can always add some vanilla or whatever it is you
think is the missing flavor next time.

sf

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Jun 22, 2012, 1:04:24 AM6/22/12
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:56:20 -1000, dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>
wrote:

> I also flip the iron
> upside down before adding the batter. Don't forget to flip it back!
> That's just a weird habit I got into.

If you have a Target somewhere on the island, they have the home
version of those waffle irons you flip half way through cooking (when
you're staying in one of those breakfast included motels) for under
$70... I remember it as costing less, but Google says I was wrong. Of
course, Target has less expensive models too but they only had that
particular one in the store I was at.
<http://www.google.com/webhp?rlz=1C1IRFE_enUS448US448&sourceid=chrome-instant&ix=h9&ie=UTF-8#q=target+flip+waffle+iron&hl=en&rlz=1C1IRFE_enUS448US448&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=q_rjT_fMLKbZ0QGoxMnFCQ&ved=0CJcBEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=472a9070fa727618&biw=1599&bih=759&ix=h9>

dsi1

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Jun 22, 2012, 12:59:38 PM6/22/12
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The great thing about my waffle iron is that it makes 4 waffles at a
time. This allows me to make a batch of waffles in half the time. I
don't think that I could ever go back to a small iron. It's not any
trouble to flip any waffle iron over on it's back.

We have a Target store on this island. They're supposed to open a Target
in my little home town of Kailua. It's replacing a Don Quijote store
which is a nutty and goofy chain famous in Japan. I'm more of a Don
Quijote guy than a Target cause I'm a nutty Japanese guy...

sf

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Jun 22, 2012, 7:04:13 PM6/22/12
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On Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:59:38 -1000, dsi1
<ds...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote:

> The great thing about my waffle iron is that it makes 4 waffles at a
> time. This allows me to make a batch of waffles in half the time. I
> don't think that I could ever go back to a small iron. It's not any
> trouble to flip any waffle iron over on it's back.

I'd be worried about scorching something, but obviously you're not.
Carry on!

dsi1

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Jun 22, 2012, 9:06:56 PM6/22/12
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On 6/22/2012 1:04 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:59:38 -1000, dsi1
> <ds...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote:
>
>> The great thing about my waffle iron is that it makes 4 waffles at a
>> time. This allows me to make a batch of waffles in half the time. I
>> don't think that I could ever go back to a small iron. It's not any
>> trouble to flip any waffle iron over on it's back.
>
> I'd be worried about scorching something, but obviously you're not.
> Carry on!
>

That's a good point. I make waffles on my glass cooktop.

Jerry Richards

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Sep 14, 2022, 6:41:26 PM9/14/22
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On Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:11:32 AM UTC-7, malesheep wrote:
> I've got a Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker, but I'm wondering if that
> means I need to use only recipes for Belgian waffles. Stupid question,
> but having failed to make decent waffles this morning I'm wondering if
> that was the problem (they didn't cook through)
> Thanks.
> Doug

Making regular waffles in a Belgian waffle maker is not a good idea because the pockets of the Belgian waffle maker are a lot deeper and wider than is required for a thin waffle which means the top of the thin waffle will be undercooked and it will not look anything like the typical thin Eggo-style waffle that your mother used to make for you.

I got this information from this article I found online: https://wafflemakercenter.com/can-you-make-thin-waffles-in-a-belgian-waffle-maker/

Dave Smith

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Sep 14, 2022, 7:11:00 PM9/14/22
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Nice of you to come in and answer a 10 year old question.

Dave Smith

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Sep 14, 2022, 7:17:44 PM9/14/22
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On 2022-09-14 6:41 p.m., Jerry Richards wrote:

jmcquown

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Sep 14, 2022, 7:20:56 PM9/14/22
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On 9/14/2022 7:10 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2022-09-14 6:41 p.m., Jerry Richards wrote:
>> On Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:11:32 AM UTC-7, malesheep wrote:
>>> I've got a Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker, but I'm wondering if that
>>> means I need to use only recipes for Belgian waffles. Stupid question
>>> Thanks.
>>> Doug
>>
>> Making regular waffles in a Belgian waffle maker is not a good idea
>
> Nice of you to come in and answer a 10 year old question.


We've all been waiting for the answer. Heh.

Jill



Dave Smith

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Sep 14, 2022, 7:45:15 PM9/14/22
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The really sad thing is that it took him 10 years to come up with the
wrong answer. I frequent make regular waffles in a Belgian waffle
maker. Heck, I have only made Belgian waffles in it twice.


jmcquown

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Sep 14, 2022, 7:59:18 PM9/14/22
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I should probably ask if I can make Belgian waffles in my regular 1950's
waffle iron without overflowing it... except I'm not stupid. Jerry
Richards... the new dredging up old posts troll?

Jill

GM

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Sep 14, 2022, 8:06:09 PM9/14/22
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Hallo David - I am speaking to you from ten years in THE FYOOTURE...

Did they open that Target on Kailua...???

Did ya know that here in 2022 all the cars are electric - and they FLY...!!!???

My Interociter is "fading" out now - so catch ya later, "alligator"...

😎

--
GM

Bruce

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Sep 14, 2022, 9:04:27 PM9/14/22
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About time.

Bruce

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Sep 14, 2022, 9:10:15 PM9/14/22
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Wow, that's a quick mind change.

dsi1

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Sep 14, 2022, 9:56:10 PM9/14/22
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Making waffles is not rocket science. I make waffles from a 5 lb bag of pancake mix. You put some mix in a bowl with an egg, some oil, and water. You mix it up to make a not too thin, not too thick batter. There you go. The last time I made waffles, I added some cornmeal to the batter. It's waffle time!

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Michael Trew

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Sep 15, 2022, 12:51:14 AM9/15/22
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On 9/14/2022 19:10, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2022-09-14 6:41 p.m., Jerry Richards wrote:
>> On Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:11:32 AM UTC-7, malesheep wrote:
>>> I've got a Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker, but I'm wondering if that
>>> means I need to use only recipes for Belgian waffles. Stupid question,
>>> but having failed to make decent waffles this morning I'm wondering if
>>> that was the problem (they didn't cook through)
>>> Thanks.
>>> Doug
>>
>> Making regular waffles in a Belgian waffle maker is not a good idea
>> because the pockets of the Belgian waffle maker are a lot deeper and
>> wider than is required for a thin waffle which means the top of the
>> thin waffle will be undercooked and it will not look anything like the
>> typical thin Eggo-style waffle that your mother used to make for you.

That's interesting; although I'd be disappointed it mom made
"eggo-style" waffles. Those things are awfully thin... but I know what
you mean.

>> I got this information from this article I found online:
>> https://wafflemakercenter.com/can-you-make-thin-waffles-in-a-belgian-waffle-maker/
>>
>
> Nice of you to come in and answer a 10 year old question.

It is a relevant discussion, information that I wasn't aware of, and
does *NOT* involve Kuthe... so I welcome it!

Bruce

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Sep 15, 2022, 1:55:32 AM9/15/22
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That's the spirit.

Gary

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Sep 15, 2022, 7:50:41 AM9/15/22
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I've never cared for waffles. They need too much butter. What is the
appeal of the square holes anyway? Same recipe as pancakes. I'll take a
stack of thin pancakes every time vs waffles.


Bryan Simmons

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Sep 15, 2022, 8:27:15 AM9/15/22
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They're crispy, and the holes make for more crispy surface area.
The last several times I've had waffles was a motel free breakfast.
I am not familiar with your concept, "need too much butter," unless
you are referring to the cost of butter. At the motels, butter was
included in the free breakfasts. Lots and lots of butter.

--Bryan

Dave Smith

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Sep 15, 2022, 11:41:16 AM9/15/22
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I think that is what my wife likes best about them. She loves butter and
waffles are an excuse to have lots of it.

dsi1

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Sep 15, 2022, 4:13:32 PM9/15/22
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I've never tried making waffles with pancake batter. I'll have to try that one real soon - maybe tomorrow.

Dave Smith

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Sep 15, 2022, 6:22:33 PM9/15/22
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On 2022-09-15 4:13 p.m., dsi1 wrote:

>>>> I got this information from this article I found online:
>>>> https://wafflemakercenter.com/can-you-make-thin-waffles-in-a-belgian-waffle-maker/
>>>
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>>>>
Making waffles is not rocket science. I make waffles from a 5 lb bag of
pancake mix. You put some mix in a bowl with an egg, some oil, and
water. You mix it up to make a not too thin, not too thick batter. There
you go. The last time I made waffles, I added some cornmeal to the
batter. It's waffle time!
>> I've never cared for waffles. They need too much butter. What is
>> the appeal of the square holes anyway? Same recipe as pancakes.
>> I'll take a stack of thin pancakes every time vs waffles.
>
> I've never tried making waffles with pancake batter. I'll have to try
> that one real soon - maybe tomorrow.



Pancakes and waffles recipes are so similar they are pretty much
interchangeable. Belgium waffles use yeast and the others use baking
powder or soda or a combination of the two. Good homemade waffles often
call for separating the eggs, beating the whites and folding them into
the batter.

Bryan Simmons

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Sep 15, 2022, 7:27:21 PM9/15/22
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On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 5:22:33 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
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> Good homemade waffles often call for separating the eggs,
> beating the whites and folding them into the batter.
>
Not often. Always.

--Bryan

dsi1

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Sep 15, 2022, 8:24:31 PM9/15/22
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I've never thought you could make waffles from pancake batter - it's easy enough to find out.

GM

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Sep 15, 2022, 8:29:05 PM9/15/22
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I've done it "remotely"...

🥞 ==>>🧇

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GM

Gary

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Sep 16, 2022, 5:28:24 AM9/16/22
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dsi1 wrote:
> I've never thought you could make waffles from pancake batter - it's easy enough to find out.

Same ingredients. Just keep your batter a bit thicker than for pancakes.



dsi1

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Sep 16, 2022, 1:18:41 PM9/16/22
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The difference would be a good amount of oil. That makes it crispy. Adding a little rice flour would make it lighter and crispier. A waffle without oil is mostly a non-crispy waffle. The question now is what's a pancake made with waffle batter? My guess it's a pancake.

Dave Smith

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Sep 16, 2022, 1:39:52 PM9/16/22
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It will be thicker pancake. It could be richer, but that would depend on
the type of pancake you are comparing to. American style pancakes are
usually supposed to be light and fluffy. Dutch pancakes tend to have
more egg and liquid, making a thin pancake. Swedish pancakes and crepes
have a higher ratio of egg and butter and have no leavening.

Michael Trew

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Sep 17, 2022, 9:50:39 PM9/17/22
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On 9/15/2022 7:50, Gary wrote:
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> I've never cared for waffles. They need too much butter. What is the
> appeal of the square holes anyway? Same recipe as pancakes. I'll take a
> stack of thin pancakes every time vs waffles.

As long as they aren't frozen Eggos, I far prefer waffles to pancakes.
Pancakes are too dense typically, and I prefer the lighter waffles.
It's mainly a texture thing; a good waffle is fluffy inside, and crispy
out.

Ed Pawlowski

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Sep 17, 2022, 10:03:40 PM9/17/22
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My only preference for pancakes is that I can put blueberries in them.
I like the crispiness of waffles though. I should make some.

jgro...@hotmail.com

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Sep 18, 2022, 11:59:07 AM9/18/22
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Palace Station casino in Vegas had a canoe shaped waffle in their buffet. Great for holding apple or cherry toppings. Imported from Buckingham Palace? Do casinos post wagers on King Williams accent? I'd consider an over/under proposition on a date. Like before/after Sep. 1 2031.

jgro...@hotmail.com

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Sep 18, 2022, 12:02:43 PM9/18/22
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The Private Label brand of frozen Belgians at Kroger makes due for Saturday mornings with less work and clean up. Thawed Swedes sometimes wonder abouts.

jgro...@hotmail.com

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Sep 18, 2022, 12:06:03 PM9/18/22
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If you're mixing the potion might as well use the batch from crepes, croissants, and bagels. Happy RosaShananah !

jgro...@hotmail.com

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Sep 18, 2022, 1:04:00 PM9/18/22
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Oops, make that FOR CREPES....
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