I'm looking for a small waffle maker just for one person. I start the
morning while the Mrs. is still asleep with blueberry pancakes. I want to
progress to waffles. Do you have a small waffle maker you particularly like?
Do you have one I should particularly avoid. I have mixed emotions about the
Belgian waffle. I'd probably like the old fashion type.
Thanks in advance,

What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
doesn't work.
Thanks again,

Kent

"Kent" > wrote:

>What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
>waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
>doesn't work.
>Thanks again,

I've never tried them myself, but I've heard it said that yeast
waffles are the best. You would make the batter the night before and
let it rise overnight in the refrigerator - so nothing to do in the
morning except pour.

Google "yeast waffle" for a recipe - there are many.

On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:30:30 -0800, Jack Hamilton > wrote:

>"Kent" > wrote:
>
>>What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
>>waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
>>doesn't work.
>
>I've never tried them myself, but I've heard it said that yeast
>waffles are the best. You would make the batter the night before and
>let it rise overnight in the refrigerator - so nothing to do in the
>morning except pour.

The Chef's Choice 830 WafflePro Heart Waffle Iron (49.95 at Amazon) is the best
I've ever found. Cranks out a perfect, crisp waffle in around 90 seconds.

Ignore the schmaltzy heart-shape and just enjoy the waffles. 8

Yeast waffles are nice, but they're much lighter than ordinary waffles. It all
depends what you like. I've tried many scratch recipes, but haven't found one
yet that we like significantly better than good old Aunt Jemima.

YMMV, of course.

-- Larry

Kent wrote:
> I'm looking for a small waffle maker just for one person. I start the
> morning while the Mrs. is still asleep with blueberry pancakes.

Ummm.... Your wife sleeps with blueberry pancakes?

> I want to
> progress to waffles.

But does she?

Matthew

--
"All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of
people". Alexander Bullock ("My Man Godfrey" 1936):

In article >,
"Kent" > wrote:

> I'm looking for a small waffle maker just for one person.
> Do you have a small waffle maker you particularly like?

I have a preference for vintage waffle irons with cast iron grids. When
I first got married, we were given a n/s waffle iron as a wedding gift.
It did a horrible job cooking waffles. Exchanged it for another brand,
same disappointing results. While at a Waffle House, I asked what the
temp was on their waffle irons, and was told 400 degrees F. Tested the
iron at home, only got 325 degrees. Exchanged it, and the new one only
hit 275. Gave up and started hitting estate sales and thrifts until I
found a 1950's electric model. It made it to 455. Dropped it back to
400 and the results were sheer perfection.

> What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
> waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
> doesn't work.

I use the vintage Joy of Cooking recipe. I can make a batch of batter
and keep it in the fridge for at least three days. I have a 1965
revision of JoC that I get this recipe from. It calls for separating
the eggs and beating the whites to fold in. I add a tablespoon of
vanilla per batch and the results nearly match Waffle House. I tried
substituting half and half for the milk, and the results were fluffier,
but not enough to justify the calories.

Now why would I try half and half?

Well this plays into the alternate answer for this question. I have
done this twice successfully, and been told no over a half dozen times.
BUT, if you hit things right at your local waffle house, you may be able
to score a pouch of their mix. Then you add eggs and half and half at
home and enjoy them at your own table from your own waffle iron. If you
are able to score this, it is a real treat.

jt

In article >,
jt august > wrote:

> In article >,
> "Kent" > wrote:
>
> > What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
> > waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
> > doesn't work.
>
> I use the vintage Joy of Cooking recipe. I can make a batch of batter
> and keep it in the fridge for at least three days. I have a 1965
> revision of JoC that I get this recipe from. It calls for separating
> the eggs and beating the whites to fold in. I add a tablespoon of
> vanilla per batch and the results nearly match Waffle House. I tried
> substituting half and half for the milk, and the results were fluffier,
> but not enough to justify the calories.

One thing I forgot to mention, don't use the recipe in the new Joy of
Cooking. They changed the recipe, and the results are very bisquick
like, which I don't care for. Those waffles are very heavy.

jt

jt august wrote:
> In article >,
> jt august > wrote:
>
>> In article >,
>> "Kent" > wrote:
>>
>>> What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
>>> waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
>>> doesn't work.
>> I use the vintage Joy of Cooking recipe. I can make a batch of batter
>> and keep it in the fridge for at least three days. I have a 1965
>> revision of JoC that I get this recipe from. It calls for separating
>> the eggs and beating the whites to fold in. I add a tablespoon of
>> vanilla per batch and the results nearly match Waffle House. I tried
>> substituting half and half for the milk, and the results were fluffier,
>> but not enough to justify the calories.
>
> One thing I forgot to mention, don't use the recipe in the new Joy of
> Cooking. They changed the recipe, and the results are very bisquick
> like, which I don't care for. Those waffles are very heavy.

_Which_ new Joy of Cooking?
There was the first one with Ethan Becker's name added to it (which I
don't much like) and the most recent one (which is excellent), having
most of the best recipes from the late 60s/early70s version, plus
updated ones.

In article >,
S Viemeister > wrote:

> _Which_ new Joy of Cooking?
> There was the first one with Ethan Becker's name added to it (which I
> don't much like) and the most recent one (which is excellent), having
> most of the best recipes from the late 60s/early70s version, plus
> updated ones.

The most recent update. Yes, it is excellent, but in the case of the
waffles recipe, the one I use comes from my 1965 revision (and I know it
is in my parent's 1950's revision). My wife made waffles two weeks ago
using the newest JoC which I received as a Christmas gift a year ago,
and it came out much like bisquick, as I previously posted.

I am currently seeking copies of every major rev of JoC. I have the 65,
70's and the current versions, and I will eventually inherit the mid
50's update, leaving me to just track down an original text (as printed
from inception to the mid 50's), if I have my revision dates correct.

BTW: the 50's edition has a different recipe for pumpkin pie than the
ones in the 1965 and newer printings, and I think it is much better.

jt

"Matthew L. Martin" > wrote in message
news
> Kent wrote:
>> I'm looking for a small waffle maker just for one person. I start the
>> morning while the Mrs. is still asleep with blueberry pancakes.
>
> Ummm.... Your wife sleeps with blueberry pancakes?
>
>> I want to progress to waffles.
>
> But does she?
>
> Matthew
>
>
I shared the above with the Mrs. 10 minutes ago and she's still laughing!

Thanks so much for one of those moments you cling to,

Kent

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:50:37 GMT, jt august > wrote:

>I am currently seeking copies of every major rev of JoC. I have the 65,
>70's and the current versions, and I will eventually inherit the mid
>50's update, leaving me to just track down an original text (as printed
>from inception to the mid 50's), if I have my revision dates correct.

Ha! I have the 1965 and the 1978 versions, thanks to my mother and
grandmother, and I do like the recipes there. I have no plans to buy
the latest version (what is it, 2002?) as all I've heard is that the
recipes are flavor free, anathema to my definition of the joy of
cooking.

KLS wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:50:37 GMT, jt august > wrote:
>
>> I am currently seeking copies of every major rev of JoC. I have the 65,
>> 70's and the current versions, and I will eventually inherit the mid
>> 50's update, leaving me to just track down an original text (as printed
>>from inception to the mid 50's), if I have my revision dates correct.
>
> Ha! I have the 1965 and the 1978 versions, thanks to my mother and
> grandmother, and I do like the recipes there. I have no plans to buy
> the latest version (what is it, 2002?) as all I've heard is that the
> recipes are flavor free, anathema to my definition of the joy of
> cooking.

I have a reprint of a very early one - I'm not near that bookshelf at
the moment, so I can't say what year it was. A fairly small book,
though, and (IIRC) just Irma Rombauer listed as author.

jt august wrote:
>
> The most recent update. Yes, it is excellent, but in the case of the
> waffles recipe, the one I use comes from my 1965 revision (and I know it
> is in my parent's 1950's revision). My wife made waffles two weeks ago
> using the newest JoC which I received as a Christmas gift a year ago,
> and it came out much like bisquick, as I previously posted.
>
> I am currently seeking copies of every major rev of JoC. I have the 65,
> 70's and the current versions, and I will eventually inherit the mid
> 50's update, leaving me to just track down an original text (as printed
> from inception to the mid 50's), if I have my revision dates correct.
>
> BTW: the 50's edition has a different recipe for pumpkin pie than the
> ones in the 1965 and newer printings, and I think it is much better.
>

I can see a marathon waffle recipe comparison session in my future!
I have 4 different versions of JoC.

Kent wrote:
> "Matthew L. Martin" > wrote in message
> news
>> Kent wrote:
>>> I'm looking for a small waffle maker just for one person. I start the
>>> morning while the Mrs. is still asleep with blueberry pancakes.
>> Ummm.... Your wife sleeps with blueberry pancakes?
>>
>>> I want to progress to waffles.
>> But does she?
>>
>> Matthew
>>
>>
> I shared the above with the Mrs. 10 minutes ago and she's still laughing!

I give credit where credit is due; the inspiration was G. Marx:

"I shot an elephant in my pyjamas this morning. How he got in my pyjamas
I'll never know."

> Thanks so much for one of those moments you cling to,

It's nice to see some people have a sense of humor. Too bad about Elmo.

Matthew

--
"All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of
people". Alexander Bullock ("My Man Godfrey" 1936):

In article >,
KLS > wrote:

> Ha! I have the 1965 and the 1978 versions, thanks to my mother and
> grandmother, and I do like the recipes there. I have no plans to buy
> the latest version (what is it, 2002?) as all I've heard is that the
> recipes are flavor free, anathema to my definition of the joy of
> cooking.

Oh, the newest one has some good stuff in it, but I do tend to favor the
older revs more. As I noted elsewhere, the 2k2 rev was a gift. I also
forgot to previously note that I also have the Mac confusible - er -
compatible JoC CD-ROM. JoC is the only cookbook for which I decided I
would like to have each revision of. B Crocker, BH&G, no. Now that
isn't to say I would not like more than one copy of some of these
others, I just don't want all versions.

jt

On Feb 20, 10:01 pm, "Kent" > wrote:
> I'm looking for a small waffle maker just for one person. I start the
> morning while the Mrs. is still asleep with blueberry pancakes. I want to
> progress to waffles. Do you have a small waffle maker you particularly like?
> Do you have one I should particularly avoid. I have mixed emotions about the
> Belgian waffle. I'd probably like the old fashion type.
> Thanks in advance,
>
> What waffle mix do you prefer? That's probably more important than the
> waffle maker. Mixing my own ingredients in the early morning hours just
> doesn't work.
> Thanks again,
>
> Kent

I have recently purchased the Cuisinart waffler and have finally
figured out the best temp setting and amount of batter to use. Warning
- the outer casing stays hot for a long time so don't think you'll be
wiping it clean and putting away real soon.
It's a nonstick - the only kind I could find. I give it a very light
Pam spray for the first waffle.

Mix up all your dry ingredients ahead and store in an airtight
container. When ready to make the waffles, I just add an egg and a
heaping cupful of yogurt to my dry stuff - makes 5 small waffles. It
doesn't do to store batter - it separates and gets a weird taste.
Alton Brown once discussed the science behind this warning.

I make a whole batch of waffles, let cool on a rack and store some for
the next few days. I quarter them, pop em in the toaster to warm and
crisp em up a bit - then spread with cream cheese, orange marmalade
and peanut butter - piece together and you've got decent (eat-in-the-
hand) breakfast.