On Sep 5, 12:28*am, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> I want to learn how to be just a Killer waffle maker. *There's probably a
> hundred or so waffle recipes here and a VillaWare waffler. *The Villa and I
> are not friends. *I'm thinking that with many attempts and tests I should
> become comfortable - competent - and maybe even great in time for a holiday
> brunch or supper.
> * * I've read Julia, AB, Corriher and Crocker. *One uses yeast, one puts the
> batter in the refrigerator overnight. *One beats egg whites and folds them
> into the batter. *They all think it's pretty simple.
> * * I can't even manage to yank a waffle from its non-stick well-oiled
> tenacious grids.
> * * Do I have a defective waffle maker? *Need a better recipe? *Tire tool to
> beat on the grids?
> * * * * *Is there a happy waffle maker here who can help me? * Polly

I use one of those silicone brushes, dip it in a bit of canola, and
paint both waffle grids before dumpin on the batter. Repeat for each
waffle. Works like a charm.

I hate anything in a spray can like Pam, and as for the
MIsto..........big waste of money. It won't even spray lemon juice,
let alone oil.