What could be better than a sweet-tasting, delectable waffle? If you’re like many people and crave tasty, easy-to-make waffles, you’ll start hunting for a kitchen appliance that will help you achieve just that. So, do you need a nice waffle machine or a good waffle iron for that?
What is a waffle iron?
While waffle irons and waffle makers may appear to be identical, there is a significant difference. Cast iron waffle irons, for example, are used to create waffles over an open flame or on a stovetop. Waffle makers, on the other hand, are plugged into the wall and use that as their source of energy. Waffle irons are quite adaptable, and they can typically cook up to four waffles at once for large groups. Furthermore, a waffle iron can be used not only in the kitchen, but also on camping vacations, in your outdoor fire pit, or for any other outdoor activity that requires preparing something hot and delectable. Waffle irons are also extremely low-maintenance and easily storable while the cast iron construction will last you for years.
What does a waffle maker have to offer?
As mentioned previously, waffle makers need to be plugged into a power source in order to work. However, there is a bit more versatility to the waffle maker than the waffle iron. Waffle makers can be used for not only cooking waffles but you can cook eggs, pancakes, sandwiches or a host of other items using interchangeable surfaces. Another useful feature is that most electronic waffle makers have a handy display window. The display will indicate the temperature, the amount of time left to cook your food, and other useful information. There are a wide variety of waffle makers on the market that offer a good deal of cooking options. Some brands available have the option of cooking different items at once. Cook your waffles on one side of the surface while cooking omelets on the other side. Waffle makers can be a truly multi-functional product.
What’s the bottom line?
The main question to ask yourself is what type of cooking you plan on doing with your waffle maker. If you’re more the out-doorsey type and love smelling breakfast cooking in the great outdoors or you just have a small kitchen with limited storage space, you’ll probably want to go with a durable cast iron waffle maker. If you’re usually the hostess or the family meal planner you may want to choose a multi-functional electric waffle maker which has a variety of uses and can help save you time in the kitchen.
