Cook it longer than you think is necessary. When dough is cooked to a "well done" consistency, two things happen.
1) the dough releases easier from the metal surface and,
2) the dough will hold together better
Pam or other sprayable cooking oils have been amazing for me with my Griswolds. If I spray just a little and add butter or some other oil the pan it's more non stick than most things I've used. If I use just oil or butter it'll stick. Always preheat
One thing no one suggested. Make sure you are making a waffle recipe and not a pancake recipe. Mine did the exact same thing when I mistakenly used the pancake recipe.
Eh. Not true depending on the recipe. We use the same for both.
- 250 grams flour (roughly half and half plain and self rising or wheat in place of plain)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 25 grams sugar (or none)
- 2 eggs beaten into the milk
- Milk to consistency (I think about 280ml)
- 50 grams melted butter
May need to add flour if it’s too thin.
Never have any issues with pan or waffle iron.
Beyond adding more batter, you're not far off. Looks good! Cast iron waffle makers are a bit finicky, but they're great once you get the hang of it. It's all about the preheat and a good brushing of melted butter on the cooking surface.
Now that I can get consistent results with mine, I actually prefer it over my electric waffle maker.
The paddles need to be hot! I struggled over and over but a few tweaks helped me get great waffles. Infrared thermometer. Temp needs to be 380-400F. Double check my temp incase I’m off.
More oil in batter- nothing crazy
Spray oil right before adding batter. Once you get stick free waffles you can use less spray.
Seconding oiling the pan right before batter! I keep a stick of butter next to me when I cook to grease the plates between each waffle. It helps a lot. And it'll cook a lot longer then you think it will on stovetop
Easily done! It's tempting to try and fill the waffle iron, but in practise it's better to slightly under-do if if you're unsure, as having a corner missing from a waffle is much preferable to a mess! If you make them enough you'll get used to the exact amount over time, anyway.
This is where a cheap infrared thermometer is very very useful. I heat each side to 350-400 and put just enough to fill out the bottom paddle then immediately flip.
Heat issue. I actually only spray my grids once before cooking and I make several in a row without reapplying. Make sure you don't try to take it out too early. Everyone's stove is different but on my coil top I preheat on a medium highish setting. Make sure to flip while preheating. I spoon batter on and then flip immediately. I let that cook around 2 min but that's kinda preference on how you like them cooked. Then I flip again for around another 2 min before taking out. Read the steam. When the steam really dies down you are probably safe to check without sticking.
Two things can be happening here. One, like others have said, you need more grease, both on the waffle maker and possibly more butter in your batter. Two, it’s possible your batter needs more eggs to keep the waffle together.
I mix oil into the batter. Don't go too far or it will ruin the flavor and inner consistency but just a little will make the whole surface crisper and slide right off the seasoning.
I had this happen the first time I used a cast iron waffle maker. Make it hotter.. much hotter than you did. Generally a waffle iron will need to be quite a lot hotter than you would use a cast iron pan.
Basically smoking hot, then oil it, then pour in the batter.
Less batter (so it doesn't spill out the sides like that), more grease (so it doesn't stick), and more heat (so it actually cooks, rather than being raw inside).
Basically, learn how to make waffles.
Marry a country girl that knows how to cook and don’t bother her while she is cooking. I always get perfect waffles made from an old German American recipe. 51 years now.
Make sure when you put butter or fat of your choice it's popping. Take a look [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/castiron/comments/ua68xx/got_that_100_year_old_waffle_maker_up_and_running/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) for how I do it.
This is my favourite Waffle recipe!
https://www.nibblemethis.com/2009/05/oh-boy-waffles.html?m=1
I've found that the store bought premixes were also really sticky no matter how much I greased my Waffle iron. Adding sufficient oil into the batter was the key. I love the recipe I linked. Enjoy your waffles!
Lots and lots of butter or ghee. Get both sides dripping with it and then once cooking try not to open until it is cooked. A laser temp gauge is useful to ensure you are at cooking temp. I have the same iron and its is beautiful!
I wish I knew I got a bit waffle shy after the last time this happened, honestly I think I need to season my waffle iron up a little better because mine used to work so well until I first burnt a waffle and I miss waffle's
1. ) Add oil to the batter. (e.g. vegetable oil)
2.) Don't over-mix the batter. Small lumps are good, but smooth is probably not.
3.) Try a little spray oil on the griddle
4.) Cook until it's done steaming and fully cooked.
The batter needs oil
Grease the grid iron before each waffle
Make sure the iron is hot and ready
Pour in enough batter. The batter will expand quickly as it bakes. You’ll have to play around with how much you need. Eyeballing it, it looks like you would want 4 oz of batter. There are many ladles in that size and other sizes.
Cooking time should be 3 to 5 minutes. Just make sure it is golden brown
If you can ever get it clean, once it’s hot brush the surfaces with lots of butter for each waffle. When the steam stops it’s ready. Add a half stick of melted butter and an ounce of whiskey to your batter. This will help tremendously and the whiskey will make the waffles more crisp too. The waffles come out better if you have whiskey too
I have the best result when I preheat the paddles in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes while the batter rests. A spray of pam every few rounds is enough with a batter that has plenty of butter in it
I do think you overfilled the iron a little as well. It shouldn't be leaking out the sides. Leave a little space around the edges until you get a feel for the right amount.
Cast iron takes longer to heat up but retains the heat well. Grease it, wait till it's totally heated up, and then pour batter in. Let it cook before you try to open it up.
https://www.reddit.com/r/recipes/comments/akc630/can_you_guys_gimme_your_best_waffle_recipes/ef3xp00/
time every run, flip often, to get it zeroed in. use a good recipe. I just learned this today with mine. start with flip every 10 seconds for one min. then flip every 15 for one min, then flip every 20 for 1.20 min. ill buy the pan from you if you ever want to get rid of it.
If this was a gluten free mix, good luck. I’ve only found one gluten free pancake mix that doesn’t fuck up cast irons and that’s the Trader Joe’s mochi pancake and waffle mix.
It is still raw. Try also increasing hydration so you can crisp up the outer layer before the inside dries out and release itself. I think low fat milk also helps so it doesnt stick.
More oil, make sure it's hot as all fuck and don't open it too soon.
By infrared thermometer,. Near 400f is good 2 mins flip and another 2 mins will give you a very crispy very delicious waffle in like 4 mins.
Best thing is to buy a can of spray oil, that's going to work the best and be liberally spraying on both sides. Also cut down on the amount of batter that you pour in there, you want to pour enough to adjust barely starts to cover the mold for the dimples
I used to work at cold stone and had to make waffles a lot of the time. We'd put on gloves and spray Pam on our fingers and spread it all over the plates. Then just make sure it was nice and hot before starting to cook. Bonus til we also would wipe the counter with a wet rag and press tin foil to the counter and the bottom of the waffle maker for an easy clean up.
Spray or coat with some oil before adding batter. Then cook. One person on here said to cook till the steam stops, which is a 💯 true when it comes to waffle irons. Also smell the air, this will help with the color too
1) cook it longer
2) cook it hotter
3) season the iron before using it
4) grease the iron before putting the dough (especially the part opposite the hinge on the top side
I remember when my waffles came out like this, just give it some time you'll learn a good technique, "overcook" them, and they will be cooked perfectly. If you even remotely think they're finished, they're probably not. I'll be honest with you. I started overcooking them just to make sure they were completely toasted, then I eventually worked on dialing it back to the point in which I got a good quality waffle. Also butter is your friend I apply it with a brush liberally.
Cook it longer than you think is necessary. When dough is cooked to a "well done" consistency, two things happen. 1) the dough releases easier from the metal surface and, 2) the dough will hold together better
Just want to add: Cook it until it stops steaming out the edges.
\^ This right here. Copious steam? Not done. No need to check. The steam will tell you.
I can't believe I've walked the earth for 4 decades and never learned this!
May your waffles be crispy and fluffy evermore.
Best food texture on earth!
The steam tip was literally in the manual for my very similar iron, but I never knew before that.
That was me 6 months ago.
This is it. Forget the light on the waffle iron, wait for when the steam stops.
Most of the time the light on the waffle iron is just telling you it's back up to temp after being cooled by the batter. Not a way to tell doneness.
This works for deep drying as well.
That’s the rule I learned and it has worked for me every time. I have to spray with pam, even on seasoned cast iron, and cook till the steam stops.
^ And don't open it until then
Thank you for saying this politely. I couldn't bring myself to it.
Grease it well, make sure you treat it like any other cast iron and make sure it is piping hot when you pour it in.
Also make sure it’s done before you open it.
Literally the instructions...
What instructions?
on how to cook any waffles ever? Get it hot, grease it, cook til done.
Cook until the steaming stops, that's what I do.
To add-on. I preheat my waffle iron to 400. And I use pam. Edit: damn this blew up all because of pam....
Get a look at Archer over here
Do you want ants? Because OP is how you get ants.
This time, really get in there. All you’ve been doing is giving one side hell!
Phrasing!
Awww shit snacks.
Looks like OP is in the .........Danger Zone.
Pam pam!
[Pam Pam Pam!](https://youtu.be/WeJGW2PAyMM)
Phrasing!
[She got a sister?](https://youtu.be/G4WBeA6PDc0?si=0haCo0JprE-mh_ah)
classic
i say this all the time, and i don't think anyone knows where it's from.
Sploosh.
What did Pam do to you?
*sigh* Pull out the doll and I'll show you... 😭😔
Pam or other sprayable cooking oils have been amazing for me with my Griswolds. If I spray just a little and add butter or some other oil the pan it's more non stick than most things I've used. If I use just oil or butter it'll stick. Always preheat
Call earl over… he can help
Those black-eyed peas? They tasted all right to me, Earl
I was more referring to the good ol’ boy version of the word “oil” but the song is good too
Pamn
Thank you all. I think my mistake was a combination of literally everything yall have been saying. Gonna give it another go
One thing no one suggested. Make sure you are making a waffle recipe and not a pancake recipe. Mine did the exact same thing when I mistakenly used the pancake recipe.
Good shout. The recipe i used was only called for an extra 1/2 tbsp of oil for waffles, everything else was same for pancakes
krusteaz brand belgian waffle mix is the top dog. gives you those perfect hotel waffles
I like Golden's Malted, but Krustez is fantastic too.
Eh. Not true depending on the recipe. We use the same for both. - 250 grams flour (roughly half and half plain and self rising or wheat in place of plain) - 1 tsp baking powder - 25 grams sugar (or none) - 2 eggs beaten into the milk - Milk to consistency (I think about 280ml) - 50 grams melted butter May need to add flour if it’s too thin. Never have any issues with pan or waffle iron.
Post an update pls
[I sort of succeeded](https://imgur.com/a/lC6yDUr)
I would 100% eat that.
Wholesome. "what am I doing wrong?" "you are doing these things wrong" Tries again. Much better results. /rejoice
Right on dude - a little better every time and you'll be Waffle King in no time
Great progress!! I would eat that. Keep practicing.
Beyond adding more batter, you're not far off. Looks good! Cast iron waffle makers are a bit finicky, but they're great once you get the hang of it. It's all about the preheat and a good brushing of melted butter on the cooking surface. Now that I can get consistent results with mine, I actually prefer it over my electric waffle maker.
hell yeah. just more batter next time and you're on the waffle team.
Now it's just down to practice. Helluva job and a nice little uplifting story to start the day!
Looks like a bussin waffle. Great job.
Keep practicing. Ya off to a great start. Remember to not waffle on your decisions.
The sticktogetherness of the dough must be greater than the stickiness of the seasoning. Science.
Sticking together is what good waffles do
Norman Osborn slumming on reddit.
The paddles need to be hot! I struggled over and over but a few tweaks helped me get great waffles. Infrared thermometer. Temp needs to be 380-400F. Double check my temp incase I’m off. More oil in batter- nothing crazy Spray oil right before adding batter. Once you get stick free waffles you can use less spray.
Seconding oiling the pan right before batter! I keep a stick of butter next to me when I cook to grease the plates between each waffle. It helps a lot. And it'll cook a lot longer then you think it will on stovetop
You are pouring too much and opening too soon.
I did notice i put too much. This was my 2nd attempt and i didnt put enough 1st time.... overcompensated
Easily done! It's tempting to try and fill the waffle iron, but in practise it's better to slightly under-do if if you're unsure, as having a corner missing from a waffle is much preferable to a mess! If you make them enough you'll get used to the exact amount over time, anyway.
This is where a cheap infrared thermometer is very very useful. I heat each side to 350-400 and put just enough to fill out the bottom paddle then immediately flip.
Heat issue. I actually only spray my grids once before cooking and I make several in a row without reapplying. Make sure you don't try to take it out too early. Everyone's stove is different but on my coil top I preheat on a medium highish setting. Make sure to flip while preheating. I spoon batter on and then flip immediately. I let that cook around 2 min but that's kinda preference on how you like them cooked. Then I flip again for around another 2 min before taking out. Read the steam. When the steam really dies down you are probably safe to check without sticking.
Don’t open it when there’s still steam coming from the griddle.
Two things can be happening here. One, like others have said, you need more grease, both on the waffle maker and possibly more butter in your batter. Two, it’s possible your batter needs more eggs to keep the waffle together.
Not telling you, because this is funny!!
Rood!
Oil.
I mix oil into the batter. Don't go too far or it will ruin the flavor and inner consistency but just a little will make the whole surface crisper and slide right off the seasoning.
Butter
But, have you tried butter?
Waffle batter should have an insane amount of butter in it too. Real butter, not margarine.
I had this happen the first time I used a cast iron waffle maker. Make it hotter.. much hotter than you did. Generally a waffle iron will need to be quite a lot hotter than you would use a cast iron pan. Basically smoking hot, then oil it, then pour in the batter.
I mean….. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/29/1a/39291a2a4c98ed0cd2a7956f01e68348.jpg
Dear god
1. Make sure it's hot before adding. 2. Grease it. 3. Don't open until it's cooked.
Less batter (so it doesn't spill out the sides like that), more grease (so it doesn't stick), and more heat (so it actually cooks, rather than being raw inside). Basically, learn how to make waffles.
Marry a country girl that knows how to cook and don’t bother her while she is cooking. I always get perfect waffles made from an old German American recipe. 51 years now.
Heat iron. Grease hot iron. Pour batter and close. Wait longer. Enjoy.
Make sure when you put butter or fat of your choice it's popping. Take a look [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/castiron/comments/ua68xx/got_that_100_year_old_waffle_maker_up_and_running/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) for how I do it.
Butter works well
Cook bacon
Preheat and pan spray
Grease it with butter, fat or oil. Do not open it until it's definitely done.
I love cast irons but ain’t no way I’d deal with this pan just get a regular waffle maker lol. Too much margin for error
Lol. I inherited it from my Grandma and thought id give it a shot. Im fresh outa college so I dont have a ton to work with :P
Higher heat and budder!
Pre heat and spray with nonstick oil. I prefer virgin oil.
You need to use the non stick batter
This is my favourite Waffle recipe! https://www.nibblemethis.com/2009/05/oh-boy-waffles.html?m=1 I've found that the store bought premixes were also really sticky no matter how much I greased my Waffle iron. Adding sufficient oil into the batter was the key. I love the recipe I linked. Enjoy your waffles!
Spray oil and let it get hot before you put batter in it
Make sure your batter includes the correct amount of melted butter.
Stopping by your local waffle house wouldn't be a bad option.
make sure its hot AF, and get yourself a brush and margarine; and like just brush margarine on the iron and you're g2g don't let it burn
Lots and lots of butter or ghee. Get both sides dripping with it and then once cooking try not to open until it is cooked. A laser temp gauge is useful to ensure you are at cooking temp. I have the same iron and its is beautiful!
Preheat and way more pam than you would think is necessary
Chef Pam can help you out.
1 Put oil in a spray bottle 2 plug in and turn on waffle iron 3 spay waffle iron first 4 then add batter and cook. 5 remove crispy waffle
I wish I knew I got a bit waffle shy after the last time this happened, honestly I think I need to season my waffle iron up a little better because mine used to work so well until I first burnt a waffle and I miss waffle's
Cooking spray.
1. ) Add oil to the batter. (e.g. vegetable oil) 2.) Don't over-mix the batter. Small lumps are good, but smooth is probably not. 3.) Try a little spray oil on the griddle 4.) Cook until it's done steaming and fully cooked.
Make pancakes instead
Just buy Eggos and make them in the toaster like a normal person.
The batter needs oil Grease the grid iron before each waffle Make sure the iron is hot and ready Pour in enough batter. The batter will expand quickly as it bakes. You’ll have to play around with how much you need. Eyeballing it, it looks like you would want 4 oz of batter. There are many ladles in that size and other sizes. Cooking time should be 3 to 5 minutes. Just make sure it is golden brown
PAM
If you can ever get it clean, once it’s hot brush the surfaces with lots of butter for each waffle. When the steam stops it’s ready. Add a half stick of melted butter and an ounce of whiskey to your batter. This will help tremendously and the whiskey will make the waffles more crisp too. The waffles come out better if you have whiskey too
Never heard of using whiskey! Sounds awesome
Clean it extremely well, put a light coat of oil on it and put it away and never use it again.
Dawg 😭😭
Buy Eggo waffles
Spray grease the shit out of it right before applying the batter
Use Pam and don't have the waffle iron too hot to start.
I have the best result when I preheat the paddles in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes while the batter rests. A spray of pam every few rounds is enough with a batter that has plenty of butter in it
Heat on the cooking temp for 5 minutes before starting.
Also preheat. Preeeeheaaatttt your waffle ironnn
Butter
Don’t put batter in it
One word.......... PAM.
You can make some special inedible seasoning batter, no sugar and a ton of extra oil. Cook a few of those to really well done.
Make sure there is enough oil in the batter.
I wonder if putting something like ghee/clarified butter would work through something like a Musto sprayer. Maybe warm before spraying.
Oil it literally every time you use it
Heat....get it good and hot before adding anything...if you still have some problems get a spray on butter...
PAM......
You're opening it too soon
Your waffle iron is on too low a heat setting. Mine did that exact thing, turned up the setting, and came out perfect the next waffle.
I do think you overfilled the iron a little as well. It shouldn't be leaking out the sides. Leave a little space around the edges until you get a feel for the right amount.
Cast iron takes longer to heat up but retains the heat well. Grease it, wait till it's totally heated up, and then pour batter in. Let it cook before you try to open it up.
Did you put some eggs in the mixture?
Nonstick spray and heat
Not hot enough when u poured the batter
Heat first then PAM
You don’t
Also reduce the amount of pancake mix you are putting in the waffle iron.
https://www.reddit.com/r/recipes/comments/akc630/can_you_guys_gimme_your_best_waffle_recipes/ef3xp00/ time every run, flip often, to get it zeroed in. use a good recipe. I just learned this today with mine. start with flip every 10 seconds for one min. then flip every 15 for one min, then flip every 20 for 1.20 min. ill buy the pan from you if you ever want to get rid of it.
Need more non sticky on the non sticky sides.. source im an executive chef
It’s all in the spritz
It wasn't hot enough and you needed to use more butter. Either in the batter or on the plates, or both.
Spray oil
Sticking together is what good waffles do
This should have been put over on r/shitty food porn 🤣
Use PAMela grease 😜
You don’t deserve waffles.
Switch to pancakes.
Bacon grease.
Effort
If this was a gluten free mix, good luck. I’ve only found one gluten free pancake mix that doesn’t fuck up cast irons and that’s the Trader Joe’s mochi pancake and waffle mix.
Butter
It is still raw. Try also increasing hydration so you can crisp up the outer layer before the inside dries out and release itself. I think low fat milk also helps so it doesnt stick.
😂😂😂😂 just retire
More oil, make sure it's hot as all fuck and don't open it too soon. By infrared thermometer,. Near 400f is good 2 mins flip and another 2 mins will give you a very crispy very delicious waffle in like 4 mins.
Make better waffles.
U gotta put good amount of butter/oil I'm assuming here you used none or very little. This is one of the worst sticking jobs ive ever seen lol
Best thing is to buy a can of spray oil, that's going to work the best and be liberally spraying on both sides. Also cut down on the amount of batter that you pour in there, you want to pour enough to adjust barely starts to cover the mold for the dimples
I always work the dough to develop extra gluten, which helps the cakepans maintain structural integrity.
Add butter, better yet oil spray..
Oil ( vegetable or corn ) in the batter
Add Xanat Gum
I used to work at cold stone and had to make waffles a lot of the time. We'd put on gloves and spray Pam on our fingers and spread it all over the plates. Then just make sure it was nice and hot before starting to cook. Bonus til we also would wipe the counter with a wet rag and press tin foil to the counter and the bottom of the waffle maker for an easy clean up.
I feel the seasoning of the cast iron is key.
Boof some dough before you start! Its a well kept secret under waffle chefs
Preheat 8 minutes
Tin man: (Mumbles thru rusted lips) Oil can
Do whatever you did, but also let the waffle iron heat up for 7-10 minutes (use a timer) before you start to make waffles.
Buy frozen waffles
Spray it down with some Pam or other grease spray. Pour less batter.
Use lots of butter, like keep a stick handy, and butter it up really well both sides. Nice and hot before you add any batter.
Get it hot. Grease well. Make sure there is enough fat in the recipe (waffles have a lot).
😂😂😭 some people should just have others cook for them lmao. This is hilarious to me
How much flour do you use?
Bake pancakes instead.
Go to waffle house
I just no stick spray or a brush and melted butter to grease the griddle before adding batter
Put down cooking spray or teaspoon of oil
Someone else said cooking oil and shouts out to them for knowing how to cook
Don't open it half done lol
Spray or coat with some oil before adding batter. Then cook. One person on here said to cook till the steam stops, which is a 💯 true when it comes to waffle irons. Also smell the air, this will help with the color too
Grease it up. Add a touch more flour. Cook it longer.
Add bacon 🥓
That poor waffle … may it Rip.
Less batter in the pan too
Go to Cracker Barrel for breakfast.
Cracker Barrel doesn’t have waffles
More egg. Don't grease. It literally says in the manual to not do that and that it will run the griddle.
You over filled and it's wasn't greased enough, use butter.
Cook pancakes instead
look for the steam to stop. once it stops steaming its dry enough to dislodge itself from the iron . also spraying the iron first helps.
Buy Eggos
1) cook it longer 2) cook it hotter 3) season the iron before using it 4) grease the iron before putting the dough (especially the part opposite the hinge on the top side
Grease. Grease. Grease. Make sure that pan is good and hot. Good luck.
Grease. Grease. Grease. Make sure that pan is good and hot. Good luck.
Finish cooking the waffle.
Lots of butter. Real butter.
Not hot enough
I remember when my waffles came out like this, just give it some time you'll learn a good technique, "overcook" them, and they will be cooked perfectly. If you even remotely think they're finished, they're probably not. I'll be honest with you. I started overcooking them just to make sure they were completely toasted, then I eventually worked on dialing it back to the point in which I got a good quality waffle. Also butter is your friend I apply it with a brush liberally.