Eurodib Waffle Irons

A waffle iron is a specialized kitchen appliance consisting of two hot plates usually joined with a hinge. A special flour and egg batter is ladled onto the bottom plate and the top plate is closed over it. After several minutes of cooking, the result is a waffle -- a light breakfast food traditionally served with fruit toppings or maple syrup. Depending on the plates used in a waffle iron, the waffles may be square, round or triangular in shape. Some waffle batters contain additions such as chocolate chips, dried fruit pieces or nuts. A modern waffle iron may also contain flat plates and a floating hinge for making pressed sandwiches called paninis.