Andrew James Belgian 4 Slice Waffle Maker | Non-Stick Four Waffle Making Machine | 1100 Watts | Adjustable Temperature | Delicious Breakfasts and Tasty Snacks

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Waffles that were evenly browned and had a crisp outside and a fluffy inside scored highly, and undercooked or uneven waffles were given lower scores. Once the fillings have been added, lay the other piece of bread on top and close the top plate over it. Some designs are built to have the plates clamped shut and others are to be left open. I was asked to review the Andrew James Volcano Waffle Maker, which can exclusively be found online in the UK at: https://www.andrewjamesworldwide.com No! While you may want to use oil or butter for extra crispiness, it is not required at all. SourcesIf you live on your own, it’s unlikely that you will need a toastie maker with 4 sandwich spaces, so opt for the right size for you. It’s not just the price here, but the space that it will take up and the amount of machine that you will need to clean! When you close the lid, be careful not to clip the latch shut. This machine needs to give the waffle a little wiggle room to rise and somewhere for the steam to escape. You might notice the lid lifts slightly as the waffle cooks. The waffles only took about 2-3 minutes to cook and I’d say they were near-perfect. They had the right amount of crispiness on the outside and fluffiness in the middle. I was also very impressed with how neat they looked. Andrew James has added a fabulous volcano waffle maker into his fabulous baking range. It literally makes the largest volcano shaped waffles, which are yummy! We love to break them up and cover them in fruit, syrup and cream. Delicious for breakfast and the maker is award winning, so why not tell the kids you’re making an award winning breakfast? However, for a budget model, I was really impressed with the finished result. My waffles were light and fluffy and with a nice crisp edge.

Sleek and narrow, this waffle iron is designed to be flipped 180 degrees during the cooking process for a super consistent bake. In fact, most chefs opt for a flipping waffle maker so let’s trust their advice on this one. Once plugged in it takes about 4 minutes to heat up. A green light will come on to let you know it’s ready for your batter. Making two waffles at a time, pour your mix into the centre of the trays and close the lid. However if you only eat waffles occasionally and don't mind compromising on the finished product, you can also make them in a griddle pan. When you need to store the machine away it’s compact size lets it fit neatly into most kitchen cabinets. Included is a built-in cord storage facility so the power cable can be safely put away as well. The 4 slice waffle maker is 24.5cm x 32.4cm x 10cm and has an 85cm cord.

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If looked after, toastie machines are built to last and will likely give you many years of quality service. Are toastie makers safe? After cooking with each waffle maker, we cleaned each following the instructions and noting how easy or difficult the task was. With a large cooking surface, it makes two 6 inch circular waffles at a time. The plates aren’t particularly deep so take care not to add too much batter. There is no advised quantity in the manual but I found 90 ml per circular waffle enough. After 4 minutes it was still steaming but I lifted the cool-touch handle anyway. Not looking quite ready, I left my waffle for a further 3 minutes – not the speediest. During cooking the batter joins together to form a solid object that you can just peel out of the cooking plates when the waffles are ready. This makes waffle makers a doddle to clean as long as you don’t overfill them. The cooking plates shouldn’t need more than a wipe with a damp cloth.

The options are endless for toasties – the traditional ‘Cheese and Ham’, the sweet ‘Chocolate Spread Filled’ and even the controversial ‘Tuna and Cheese’.

Summary

Ladle a spoonful or two into the centre of a pre-heated, lightly grilled waffle maker griddle and leave to cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. This was still pronounced delicious by my teenagers and their visiting friends, so all is good even if the look leaves something to be desired. For best results, allow the waffle mixture to0. rest for five minutes before pouring into the machine. This is to enable the chemical reaction of the raising agent to begin. It will help the waffles to rise.