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By: Anna Yakusheva
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This guide explains how you can use clever technology to effortlessly clean your waffle iron and keep it in top shape - without scrubbing.
In the kitchen, the waffle iron is a faithful companion for sweet and savory delicacies.
From classic buttermilk waffles to festive speculoos waffles with orange sauce to creative croissant waffles, it offers sweet delights.
But savory delicacies such as cheeseburger or hot dog waffles, vegetable waffles with smoked salmon or the unique combination of chicken and waffles “Mexican Style” can also be easily prepared in the waffle iron.
Waffles are traditionally served dusted with powdered sugar.
But applesauce, cherries or nut nougat cream also taste good with buttermilk waffles.
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But after enjoying these delicacies, the question often remains: “How do you clean the waffle iron effectively?” The solution lies in the “cleaning waffle” - an ingenious method of cleaning the waffle iron in no time, effortlessly and thoroughly.
With this practical tip, caring for the waffle iron becomes child's play, so you can always enjoy hygienic and perfectly baked waffles.
The TikTok creator about.sarina, who regularly provides her community with mom workouts, tips about family life and helpful tricks, shares her knowledge on how to make a cleaning waffle for a waffle iron yourself:
You need these ingredients for a cleaning waffle based on the TikToker's example:
1-2 tbsp cornstarch
1 teaspoon Baking powder
some water
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The preparation is quick and easy:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to form a thin dough.
The consistency should be approximately that of waffle batter.
Pour the mix onto the preheated waffle iron and bake like a waffle.
Allow the cleaning waffle to cool briefly and remove it from the waffle iron.
The burnt-in dirt, dough residue and excess fat remain stuck to the cleaning waffle.
The cleaning wafer can then be disposed of in organic waste.
Complete!
You can easily clean the waffle iron with a mixture of cornstarch, baking powder and water.
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This is how the waffle iron stays clean – further tips:
In addition to using a cleaning waffle, there are other tips that can make cleaning the waffle iron easier:
If you cannot clean the waffle iron immediately after baking, you should place two or three layers of kitchen paper on the heating plates.
The kitchen paper absorbs excess fat and prevents dough residue from burning.
If dough residue or fat has already burned in, you can remove it with a spatula or brush.
You should be careful not to press too hard so as not to damage the coating of the waffle iron.
If you have stubborn dirt, you can clean the waffle iron with a mild detergent solution - using a soft cloth or sponge.
If the waffle iron has removable plates, you can easily clean them in the dishwasher.
However, you should make sure that the plates are not too hot before putting them in the dishwasher.
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Fans of waffles might also love sweet crepes, which combine wonderfully with fruit, honey or chocolate sauce.
For those who like the savory taste of waffles, puff pastry rolls with various fillings or stuffed pancakes with cheese and ham could be interesting alternatives.
The world of baked goods is diverse, and anyone who loves waffles will certainly also enjoy other delicious baked creations.