Love to serve waffles as a breakfast menu in the morning? Although major supermarkets provide a wide variety of ready-to-eat waffles, there's really nothing tastier than warm, fluffy waffles made from your own home kitchen, right? To make a delicious waffle plate, you will need a waffle mold. Don't worry, there's nothing difficult about operating a waffle mold! After all, waffle molds can also be used to make various other dishes, you know. Want to know more detailed information? Read on for this article!
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Method 1 of 3: Cooking Waffles
Step 1. Prepare your favorite waffle batter
Basically, you can use ready-made dough that you can buy at the supermarket or make your own. Remember, don't over-knead the dough because the more gluten that builds up, the tougher your waffle will be. If there's a bit of dough that looks like it's still lumpy, leave it alone; Such a dough will produce a soft and soft textured waffle.
- Add a little oil or melted butter to the batter to prevent the waffle batter from sticking to the slab.
- To enrich the taste of waffles, add cinnamon, vanilla, or almond extract to the waffle mixture. For those of you who like spicy taste, try adding chili powder to the waffle mixture.
Step 2. Preheat the waffle mold
Place the waffle mold on a flat, heat-resistant surface before turning it on. If your waffle mold has varying temperature settings (example: low, medium, high), select the temperature that best suits your preferences.
Some types of molds have an indicator light that will turn off automatically when the waffle mold is hot enough and ready to use
Step 3. If necessary, grease the mold plate with oil or butter
You need to do this step so that the dough does not stick to the mold and is difficult to clean later. If you're using a nonstick waffle mold, there's no need to add oil or butter to keep the waffle from being soggy and wet.
Step 4. Pour the dough in a circular motion
Prepare 180 ml of waffle batter and pour the batter in a circular motion starting from the edge of the slab. If your waffle mold has an indicator light, wait for the color of the light to change or until the light goes out (depending on the mold model you are using) before opening it.
Don't panic if any dough oozes out of the mould; next time, make sure you reduce the amount so that no dough is wasted
Step 5. Close the mold and cook the dough until done
Make sure the waffle mold is no longer steaming before checking for doneness. In fact, the time it takes to cook waffles really depends on the shape and setting of the waffle mold you're using; however, generally waffles take about 5 minutes to cook. Be careful, opening the mold too early can ruin the texture of the waffle!
- If the waffle mold has an indicator light, wait for the light to turn off or change color before opening it.
- If the waffle mold doesn't have an indicator light, try checking the waffle for doneness from between the plates. The texture of the cooked waffle will turn like a cake.
Step 6. Remove the waffle using a plastic, rubber, or silicone spoon/spatula
Do not use metal utensils as this has the potential to damage the coating of the mold plate.
Step 7. Close the waffle mold and transfer the cooked waffles to a serving plate
If you want, you can spread some butter or pour syrup over the surface of the waffle before eating it. Leftover waffle dough can be re-cooked or stored in a sealed container and refrigerated until the next day.
Step 8. Make sure the temperature of the waffle is completely cool before cleaning it
Waffle slabs can be cleaned using a soft damp cloth or normal kitchen paper; You can clean the remaining waffle crumbs first using a soft-bristled kitchen brush. If there is any dry dough remaining at the bottom of the slab, use a rubber spatula to remove it. For areas that are really difficult to clean, you can try coating the area with cooking oil; let stand for 5 minutes, then clean with a soft cloth.
- Do not scrub the slabs with dishwashing foam.
- Don't use soap unless your instructions tell you to do so.
- If the molded slab is removable, try removing the slab and submerging it in water. Remember, don't wash the slabs with soap unless you're instructed to do so!
Step 9. Dry the waffle molds before putting them back in your kitchen cupboards
If there is still dough left, clean it using a damp cloth first.
Method 2 of 3: Cooking Another Dough in the Waffle Mold
Step 1. Try using a waffle mold to cook a variety of different types of dough (such as brownie batter)
Prepare your favorite dough, and pour it into molds that have been previously greased with oil or butter. Cover the waffle mold and cook the dough until no more steam escapes; For a crispier result, let the dough rest for a few seconds even though no steam is coming out.
- To keep the kitchen table from getting dirty and messy, try placing a sheet of parchment paper under the waffle mold so that the remaining dough doesn't drip directly onto your countertop.
- You can use this technique to make a variety of delicious snacks such as brownies, banana bread, carrot cakes, donuts, or even muffins!
- Enhance the taste of your homemade donuts by adding a layer of icing or chocolate ganache on top; make sure you do this after the donuts have cooled completely to prevent the icing or ganache from melting.
Step 2. Put a spoonful of cookie dough into a waffle mold for a delicious and filling snack
Place your favorite cookie dough in the refrigerator and let it rest for 30 minutes until the texture hardens. After that, put a spoonful of dough into each slab of the mold, close the mold tightly, and bake the cookies for 4-5 minutes.
You can use the same method to make cinnamon rolls. Generally, it will take 2-4 minutes for the bread dough to be completely cooked
Step 3. Cook an omelet or frittata using a waffle mold
Beat two eggs and mix with 2 tbsp. liquid milk; Pour the batter into the waffle mold and cook until the eggs harden.
To enrich the taste, you can add chopped onions, chilies, or mushrooms to the egg mixture
Step 4. Cook hash brown potatoes using grated potatoes
First, grate the potatoes until they are very finely textured using a grater or food processor. After that, pour the potato mixture into a waffle mold that has been previously smeared with melted butter. Cover the waffle mold and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes.
- If you want, you can replace the potatoes with other root vegetables such as sweet potatoes or yam (sweet potatoes).
- You can even make fritters out of grated cucumber with a waffle mold! Don't worry, delicious fried foods can be served in front of you in just 3 minutes.
Step 5. Cook the falafel using a waffle mold instead of a skillet
First of all, make the falafel dough as usual. After that, apply or spray the oil onto the mold plate, then pour the falafel mixture into it. Cover the waffle mold and cook the falafel for 6-10 minutes or until the falafel is cooked through and the surface is golden brown.
If the falafel will be served with pita bread, we recommend using a round waffle mold to enhance the final appearance
Method 3 of 3: Cooking Other Foods in the Waffle Mold
Step 1. Bake the cheese sandwich with the waffle mold
Spray or apply oil to the slab, then place a piece of white bread on top. Sprinkle the top of the bread with cheese and cover with another slice of bread. After that, close the mold and bake the bread until the cheese is completely melted.
In order for the texture of the bread to be more crispy and the taste to be more delicious, grease the surface of the bread with mayonnaise before baking
Step 2. Make a quesadilla using a waffle mold
Spread or spray the oil onto the baking sheet, then place the tortilla sheet on top. Sprinkle grated cheese and various favorite toppings on the surface of the tortilla, then cover with another tortilla sheet. Then, cover the mold and cook the tortillas until the cheese is completely melted (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 3. Bake the fruit using a waffle mold instead of a regular grill
Cut large fruit such as pineapple or apple into medium thickness. Meanwhile, fruit with seeds such as apricots or nectarines should be split in half and seeded first. Other types of fruit that can be processed in this way are pears, figs, and plantain-type bananas.
Most types of fruit will ripen within 4 minutes
Step 4. Cook the vegetables in a waffle mold to serve as a snack
Cut vegetables into 0.5-1 cm thickness; Season the vegetable pieces with olive oil and salt to taste. After that, put the vegetable pieces into the waffle mold and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Vegetables that grow vertically like eggplant, pumpkin, and cucumber are perfect choices for this cooking method.
- Portobelo mushrooms are the perfect choice for those who want to make a vegetarian version of their hamburger.
Step 5. Make pizza with waffle molds
Pour the pizza dough into the waffle mold, close the mold tightly, and bake the pizza for 2-3 minutes. After 2-3 minutes, flip the pizza over and bake for another 2-3 minutes. Don't forget to add pizza sauce, cheese, and whatever toppings you want at this point; make sure you don't close the mold until the cheese is completely melted.
Tips
- If you're cooking a lot of waffles at the same time, keep the pre-cooked waffles in the warm oven until they're ready to serve. Set the oven to the lowest temperature for the right temperature.
- Freeze the rest of the waffles. You can freeze the rest of the waffle that is not finished eating in the freezer and warm it up whenever you want to eat it. The same tips apply to the rest of the dough; instead of throwing them away, you can use them to make more waffles to save cooking time later on. If you're going to be stacking waffles in the freezer, make sure you line each stack with parchment paper or wax paper so the waffles don't stick together as they warm.
- Do not fill the mold too full. It's best to just fill or of the mold, as the waffle will expand as it cooks.
- If the waffle mold is used to bake traditional snacks such as cookies or brownies, do not open the mold prematurely to allow the cake to bake to perfection.
Warning
- Do not touch the metallic finish on the outside of the waffle mold.
- Do not touch the hot mold plate.
- Do not immerse the entire mold in water. If the mold plate is removable, make sure you remove it first before washing it.
- Do not place metal or similar objects in the waffle mold to prevent damage to the material lining the mold.
