Q: Is there a difference between a waffle iron and a waffle maker?
I've been wondering about this for some time and I just came across the waffle recipe in one of the best of 2009 articles. Is one stronger than the other (their names make it sound like it)? Will you get the same result?
I have a waffle maker I think, but if the iron will make something even better, I may consider investing in one later on.
Sent by Debbie
Editor: Debbie, we think that the two terms are often used interchangeably. But, strictly speaking, a waffle iron is a gadget that makes waffles over the stove or campfire, like the model from REI pictured above:
• GSI Waffle Iron, $17.93 at REI
A waffle maker, on the other hand, refers to an all-in-one waffle-making system, with its own internal source of heat. It's like an electric griddle for waffles.
• UNO Round Belgian Waffler, $59.99 at Sur La Table
We have only used the second sort of waffle device, so we can't speak to the differences. But we have been wanting to try yeasted waffles in an old-fashioned cast iron waffle iron for a long time now!
Readers, any thoughts on waffle irons vs. waffle makers?
Related: A Fast Way to Bake Cookies: Use a Waffle Iron
(Images: REI; Sur La Table)
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You guys have heard of the site http://www.waffleizer.com right? It's awesome!!! Cracks me up.
Fruitmaven: Bookmarked! That looks awesome, thanks for sharing.
that site is GREAT!!!!! my fav lines on it so far
"Gee, I should really get a waffle iron."
Which ... sounds like you don't already have a waffle iron.
Which can't be true.
Because waffles are delicious.*
When I was young I only knew about real waffle irons and used one regularly at our off-the-grid cottage. Yummmyyy!
But really there is no reason at all for someone to have both kinds of waffle-making devices in a home. For camping trips, however, waffle irons are a nice breakfast activity.
We have the waffle iron on top and it works great for camping. We even took it to Mexico.