I want to make waffles - is there anything I should do to the waffle iron first?

Question

The recipes I found only told me to pre-heat. One recipe called for non-stick cooking spray. Is there any substitute? Or is it safe to leave it as it is without burning the kitchen down?

Answer 1

it is good to preheat, and either spray on stick cpray or brush on some oil....brush oil each time you start a new waffle....

Answer 2

If you use the waffle iron with out anything, your waffles will stick. You can use PAM or any non stick veggy spray. Go to the grocery store and ask.

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Answer 3

I Just Cooked It If U Put Butter On The Iron It SHould Be Fine

Answer 4

Things You'll Need

* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 tsp. baking soda
* 3 eggs
* 1 3/4 c. flour
* 1 stick butter - melted (1/2 c.)
* maple syrups
* 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* mixing bowls
* waffle irons
* mixing spatulas

Instructions

* STEP 1: Close lid to waffle iron and plug in. Follow manufacturer's instructions for correct setting.
* STEP 2: Beat eggs well in medium mixing bowl.
* STEP 3: Add flour, buttermilk, baking powder, baking soda, salt and butter and mix until just combined.
* STEP 4: Check waffle iron to be sure it is hot. If the waffle iron has one, the thermostat indicator or light will show that it is ready.
* STEP 5: Open lid of waffle iron.
* STEP 6: Using a measuring cup, pour about 1 c. batter into bottom of waffle iron. (Check manufacturer's instructions if you are not sure how much batter to add to your waffle iron.)
* STEP 7: Close lid.
* STEP 8: Let waffle cook until steam no longer comes out of waffle iron or until waffle is light brown and slightly crisp.
* STEP 9: Remove cooked waffle with a fork.

Tips & Warnings

* Most waffle irons are nonstick. If you're worried about waffles sticking, spray the plates of your waffle iron with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray before you plug it in.
* Put leftover waffles in a freezer bag and freeze. Pop into the toaster to warm and crisp.

Overall Things You'll Need

* 1 tsp. baking soda
* 1 stick butter - melted (1/2 c.)
* Mixing Spatulas
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* Mixing bowls
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* Maple Syrups
* 1 3/4 c. flour
* 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
* 3 eggs
* Waffle Irons

Answer 5

You should grease the waffle iron first. You could use vegetable oil. If you don't grease the iron then the waffles will stick!

Answer 6

ummmmm.......you might want to spray the waffle iron with something or else you may have a disaster on your hands. do you have anything to spray the iron with? if not maybe use butter.

Answer 7

I always brush my iron with oil before I put the batter in, but my bf just heats his up first and doesn't oil it and they turn out fine both ways.

Answer 8

you wont burn your kitchen down, the waffles will just be a little hard to get out.

Answer 9

I usually put cooking oil on it while it is cold and then heat it up. If you don't they may stick.

Answer 10

i'v used margarine before but i think spray was best