Electric wool-fryer belongs to the category of household items, which we rarely buy ourselves. Usually waffle makers and sandwiches are given for the holidays, and then they stand for a long time in the closet completely unclaimed. But once you make homemade waffles, how things change. This device becomes one of those that is always at hand. Because homemade waffles - this is a real treat.

But let's first find out on which waffle iron you will have to cook.

Wafers are different

It is customary to distinguish two types of wafers:

• thin, or American;
• thick and soft, or Belgian.

Belgian waffles are thick enough, soft, tender, they are served hot. To the Belgian wafers it is customary to serve whipped cream, jam or jams, sour cream, cream, ice cream. On the waffle iron, designed for Belgian wafers, you can not prepare delicate American waffles, and vice versa.

American wafers are thin and crispy. They can be dry and unsweetened, like glasses for ice cream, or fat and sweet enough. Of these, you can cook tubules, filling them with cream, nutmeg, ice cream or other tasty stuffs.

On the waffle iron, designed for fine baking, you can also prepare salty waffles, which will not leave indifferent fans of beer. However, not only beer lovers - you can prepare such wafers for children. If you cook delicious cheese and curd creams, salads, serve them with ketchup - a variety of tastes are provided.

Many modern waffle makers are equipped with replaceable frying panels. In addition to waffles, on such multifunctional devices you can bake halves of "nuts prepare sandwiches and toast, roast hamburgers or fry donuts.

These are the most convenient models, since they make it possible to make an assortment of culinary temptations as diverse as possible. It is especially pleasant that both waffles and sandwiches are prepared very quickly.

Models of waffle irons

More expensive and durable models have a metal case. More common and inexpensive are made of heat-resistant plastic. On any models should be handles that do not heat up when working, and a device such as a lock. This is an important detail, since for uniformity of baking it is necessary that the surfaces tightly press down the dough.

On advanced models there are readiness indicators, timers, heating regulators. The simplest models do without such useful but optional additions. Although to say - the presence of a heating regulator and a readiness indicator is very useful.

Models vary in shape, and in the number of wafers, which can be baked simultaneously. There are shapes round, rectangular, in the form of a heart. Some models allow you to bake products in the form of figurines of cartoon characters, others are attached a device for baking cones.

Devices for baking Belgian wafers usually have a honeycomb structure resembling bee honeycombs. On others, a waffle pattern can consist of circles, ovals, squares, or generally have the appearance of an ornament.

Power ranges from 700 to 800 W, the weight of the device depends on the model. Large multifunctional waffle irons can weigh up to 3 kg. Some of them are equipped with a convenient compartment for cleaning the power cord.

How to handle a waffle iron

• Before the first start-up of the device, you need to read the instructions and perform all the steps necessary to prepare the device for operation.
• Do not forget to look at what time of continuous operation the device is designed for. Do not exceed the recommended time so that your waffle maker does not fail prematurely. If you need to do a lot of waffles, it is better to perform the task in several receptions.
• After use, always allow the waffle maker to cool completely before cleaning it from dough and oil residues.

In modern models, the surface of the heated halves is coated with non-stick materials, so usually they do not stick to the dough. But you still need to clean the surface, otherwise the rests of oil will be rancid.

If the waffle maker is equipped with replaceable surfaces for baking, they can simply be washed in a dishwasher or manually. If the surfaces are not removed, it is enough to gently wash them with the usual dish remover, trying not to get water inside the device. After washing, the appliance must be completely dried before storing it.

How to cook wafers: several recipes

Sweet wafers with cream

To make a dough, you will need:

• 5 chicken eggs;
• 200 g of butter;
• 250 g of sugar;
• 300 g of sifted wheat flour.

The butter needs to be melted in a water bath. Eggs beat up with sugar and mix with warm oil. Then mix well the resulting egg-butter mass with flour. You should get a fairly liquid dough, similar to the consistency of the dough for pancakes.

Wafers for this recipe are thin, that is, you need a waffle iron for American waffles. The surface heating temperature is from 180 to 200 ° C. Baking time depends on the power of your appliance.

Before baking the first waffle, lightly oil both surfaces with oil. In the future, additional lubrication is not required, since the dough contains enough oil.

Ready-made wafers need to be folded at once, as they quickly harden and then make a tube is impossible. Be careful: hot waffles can burn your hands badly. It is better to spread them on folded several times parchment, then it will be easier to avoid burns.

Cream for filling can be prepared in many ways. The custard, and albuminous, and from butter or oil with the condensed milk will approach also. You can add chopped nuts, pieces of chocolate, candied fruits, dried fruits. Whipped cream is not suitable for use as a filler, since from them the tube will quickly get wet.

Cheese wafers for beer or broth

Products:

• 2 cups of wheat sifted flour;
• 100 g of butter or margarine;
• 1 teaspoon of a large salt;
• Pinch of soda
• 200 g of hard cheese;
• 100 g of sour cream;
• 1 egg.

If desired, you can add a teaspoon of cumin to the dough (mix it with flour). You can add other spices to taste: ginger, nutmeg, cardamom. Oil is better to take quality, and margarine should be avoided altogether. You can replace the butter with olive or other vegetable. Cheese is suitable for moderate salinity, not too greasy. It is important that it is well rubbed on the grater and melts well.

Grind flour with warm oil and salt. It is not necessary to dissolve oil, it is enough that it was just soft. Gradually add a lightly beaten egg, then sour cream, soda and grated cheese on the smallest grater. The dough is well kneaded. It should be quite dense and elastic, almost do not stick to the hands.

From the dough of the dough it is necessary to tear off small pieces (with a large cherry) pieces, to give them the shape of a ball, to arrange them several times on a heated waffle iron and oven. The baking time is determined after the first portion, it depends on the power of the device and the cheese. Finished products have a beautiful golden color and an astounding aroma.

These waffle cookies usually end much faster than beer, so you can make a double portion at once. In order not to suspend the baking process, it is better to pre-punch the balls in advance. They bake very quickly. To prepare one serving, from the beginning of mixing the dough to the removal of the last prepared waffle, it will take no more than 40 minutes. No cracker bought in the store can compare with these homemade cheese wafers.