A tube with condensed milk or cream is one of the most loved and popular treats for children and adults. Some landladies still exploit the old Soviet waffle iron for thin wafers and with their help bake wafers or tubes with condensed milk. But modern waffle makers are much more convenient, safer, easier to use and consume less electricity, finished products do not burn and can easily be separated from the shape.
Advantages of an electric waffle iron for thin wafers:
- has a small depth of cells, which allows the test to bake evenly, such wafers are equally crispy inside and out;
- The children can be connected to the process of making wafers, since modern appliances are safer;
- heating plates with a non-stick coating prevent burning of the product and easy to clean;
- some models allow you to cook also hot sandwiches or simply crackers;
- Compact dimensions save the kitchen space.
How to choose an electric waffle iron?
When choosing an electric wafer for thin wafers, pay attention to the following characteristics:
- overall dimensions;
- power from 500 to 1600 W;
- presence of thermostat and display system;
- body material;
- non-stick coating;
- number of baked wafers;
- electric cord storage system;
- duration of continuous work.
When choosing a device, give preference to one that can be conveniently placed in your kitchen cupboard.
Different recipes require different temperature cooking modes, so the thermostat, which will help you change the temperature of the appliance from 180 to 300 °, and the display system simplify the use of a waffle iron, especially for beginners.
Waffle irons come with a plastic or metal casing, with a matte or glossy finish. The plastic case is more beautiful and easier to care for, but it is more easily damaged. The metal case is more resistant to external influences, more durable and more practical.
The presence of non-stick coating is one of the main indicators for a waffle iron. Examine the coating carefully: it should be smooth, without bubbles and other damages, if you find them, then better choose another waffle iron. Waffle irons for thin wafers are mainly produced with a solid surface of a very different shape: round, square and even in the form of a heart.
The presence of a storage compartment or holders for cord wrapping, prevents its wear. Be sure to check what period of continuous work the manufacturer provided, since you will not like to turn off the device every 15 minutes for cooling.
How does the baking oven work in the waffle iron?
Sequencing:
- We take the necessary ingredients: wheat flour - 1.5 cups, butter - 150 g, sugar - 2 tablespoons. spoons, eggs - 6 pcs., 30% cream - 200 g, vegetable oil.
- We prepare from the products dough for wafers:
- Yolks are ground with sugar until the grains disappear. Add the softened oil, mix until smooth. We mix this mass and cream with a mixer, add whipped whites to thick foam. The dough is left in a cool place for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat the waffle iron to 200 ° C.
- When the indicator beeps, lubricate the bottom plate with oil.
- Spread the dough with a spoon and close the waffle iron.
- Bake wafers for 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully remove the ruddy waffle and immediately, still hot, fold the tube or cone.
- We fill the cooled tube with stuffing.
Waffle iron care tips:
- use a non-stick cooking spray;
- Do not clean with a hard brush or abrasive, otherwise damage the non-stick coating;
- Before removing the remains of dough and grease from the surface, let the waffle iron cool down while using a cotton or other soft cloth.
Pamper your relatives and guests with delicious thin waffles with a delicious filling!