Waffle iron

A Waffle iron is a cooking appliance used to make waffles.

Related Topics:
Cooking - Appliance - Waffle

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It usually consists of two hinged metal plates, molded to create the deep square indentations found on waffles. The batter is poured between the plates, which are then closed to bake the waffle.

Related Topics:
Hinge - Batter

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Some waffle irons come equipped with an internal electric heating element. Others do not depend on electricity; they generally are attached to hand tongs and held over an open flame.

Related Topics:
Heating element - Tongs

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Sizes and shapes of waffles vary. Some types of irons produce square waffles, while others produce round or triangular waffles. Some irons are designed to be flipped over immediately after the batter is poured, which has the effect of introducing more air and making the waffles thicker and lighter.

Related Topics:
Square - Round - Triangular

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Some waffle irons can also be used as a sandwich griller, provided the waffle iron has removable waffle plates that can be replaced with flat sandwich grilling plates.

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Similar to waffle irons are pizzelle irons. They are used to create a thin cookie, called a pizzelle, which are commonly found in Italy.

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Pizzelle - Cookie - Italy

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