Customer Reviews

NordicWare 15040 Cast Aluminum Stovetop Belgium Waffle Iron

5 star:		(37)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Wow! Magnificent waffles (and I've tasted my share) first time off the volley. How, you may ask, those 1-2 star reviewers? Oil the waffler lightly before the pre-heat. They're right, there is NO such thing as a completely stick-free waffler out there. And for those of you in love with teflon, good luck achieving the light crisp crunch exterior that yields to a light fluffy interior possible with this waffler. Waffle afficionados told me I had to find an old non-teflon waffler on e-bay or at a flea market. Imagine my surprise to run into this at a nearby kitchen supply store. Good thing I had not read the Amazon reviews, I might have been scared off. So make their suggested batter, lightly oil, pre-heat, pour batter and 3 minutes later--the BEST waffles out there. Merci, NordicWare.

The new Nordic Belgium Wafflers are not the same high quality as previous models. Previous models include a temperature gauge and bake higher quality waffles. The new waffler does not hold the waffles to the outside surface until baked and the waffles end out collapsed and heavy. I used the older model at the same time with the same batter at similar temperatures and the waffles from the older model were light and crisp.

I purchased this waffle iron four years ago.

And, I went through quite a few batches of waffle batter until I could heat the iron on the stove properly.

But, after a while I was making the tastiest waffles on the block.

Once I got the hang of using this waffler, I got rid of my electric
waffle iron!

I end with one word of advice. Please be sure to grease this waffle iron before you pour the batter on the grids.

I have baked waffles in this pan for about 30 years. It still bakes the biggest most beautiful Belgian waffles in the world in four minutes! I am looking for a second one so I can make two at a time. Preheat about 2 minutes on each side. Flip the griddle quickly after pouring batter onto the hottest side. Bake 2 minutes on each side. Mine has a temperature gauge in the handle, which I love. I am trying to find that model, but it may not exist any more.

This has a non-stick surface, and I was specifically looking for one that didn't, so beware if you are looking for a metal surface and not non-stick.

The waffle maker has non-stick coating on cast aluminum. I am surprised to see this is not mention before.

I don't have a lot of experience with waffle irons, but was fed up with the $9.99 plastic Wal-Mart model that stuck consistently.
The unit arrived, and I whipped up a batch of Hungry Jack Blueberry Wheat mix, with no added oil. I sprayed Canola oil in the iron, picked a medium flame on the gas burner, preheated it 3 min. on both sides, poured in just over a cup of mix, left it on the hot (bottom) side for 45 sec, and turned it over until it stopped steaming, about 2-1/2 min.
The waffle was perfect, and delicious. It came out without a hitch. I sprayed again, and did another waffle as easily.
I would imagine that the heating and baking process needs to be the center of attention in the kitchen, so that the recommended times are adhered to fairly closely, in that a gas flame is a lot hotter ( and therefore less forgiving ) than an electric iron. Proper care being taken, you will be in for a great waffle !

This purchase was for a gift. I've owned and enjoyed a Nordic Ware Belgian Waffler for several years. I was dismayed to find that they've removed the two thermometers from the unit. They were integral to the ease of use. Too bad, I would've given it 5 stars otherwise. They still are a great unit though and the best bet for compact storage needs - no bulk at all.

I washed the waffler with hot, soapy water, dried it, and placed it on the stovetop to preheat. Once it was hot, I brushed shortening on the inside, followed up with some nonstick cooking spray, and started cooking waffles. Finally, I produced a crispy, light belgian waffle, soft on the inside. I am so delighted. I prefer the texture of these waffles, verses the Cuisinart WAF-6 waffle maker, which I also have. I'll bring out the Cuisinart for guest use, no one's using my Nordic Ware Stovetop Belgian Waffler! The older model with the temperature gauges are still available online, I bought two, and they are used weekly. I freeze the leftovers, and we reheat them in the toaster for a quick breakfast.

I've had this waffle iron for twenty years, and it still makes excellent waffles -- what electric appliance could do that? This was the best cookware investment I have ever made.