The Sage No-Mess Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel, BWM520BSS

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Heat the iron for about two minutes and then turn it over to heat the other side too. Make sure you wear oven mitts. This compact flip-over waffle maker comes highly recommended by independent reviewers who say the American-style waffles produced are reliably golden and crispy on the outside, and pleasingly fluffy on the inside. A shiny red slimline gadget that’s easy to store, the American Originals Flip-Over Waffle Maker is also eye-catching enough to leave out on your worktop. Type: Belgian | Removable plates: No | Size: 20 x 40 x 19cm| Weight: 2.4kg | Cooking time: 10 minutes What we like If you want to make a large batch and eat together with friends or family, then you can keep cooked waffles warm in the oven. A few minutes in the oven can actually improve their crispiness. Don't wrap them in foil as they may go a bit limp and soft.

I recommend the Breville one. We had waffles yesterday for brunch with maple syrup and crispy bacon" - Jemimapuddleduk Our verdict For most people, simplicity is key when it comes to kitchen gadgets, especially when you have a hungry horde to feed, and this electric waffle maker certainly delivers on that score. It is possible to make similar sweet treats like pancakes in a regular pan, many will tell you it’s hard to emulate that fluffy consistency with simultaneous crunch that we love. Who likes flat waffles anyway? Once you've nailed waffles at home, you might want to add another fun foodie appliance to your kitchen. We've got guides to the best ice cream makers, the best popcorn makers, the best smoothie makers and the best pasta makers, all featuring product recommendations from Mumsnetters. Best waffle makers at a glance The rotating function is a unique addition and ensures an even and consistently cooked waffle. This is operated manually which means you can’t really walk away but the process is actually quite therapeutic and forces you to not forget about them.The total baking time is a bit longer than the other models tested – approx. 5 -10 minutes and it was hard to ascertain when to flip. The instruction manual suggests part-way through so it will take a few practice runs to get the timing just right. You will need to peek at your waffle from time to time to see what is going on (but make sure you leave them alone for the first few minutes). Overrun channel: Some machines, like the Sage The No-Mess Waffle Maker and the Lakeland No Mess Waffle Maker, have an ‘overrun’ channel for collecting excess batter and preventing it leaking down the side of the machine. We have a 3-in-1 sandwich maker/panini maker/waffle maker and love all three parts of it" - foxhat Our verdict After the first waffle I was smitten. Perfect waffles on our first attempt – light, golden brown and with a crispy and crunchy exterior – so so much better than from the now defunct cheaper machine. The waffle maker is super speedy taking a few minutes to both heat up, and to cook. There is an audible beep once cooked so you can get on with other things and do not have to watch the machine. Each quarter waffle is smaller than a traditional sized waffle making this machine very suitable for those with children, the machine can be used by a (supervised) 8 year old, and the handy drip moat will catch overflowing batter caused by over enthusiastic pouring. 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.

The ready light will make sure you don't add your waffle batter before it's time to cook, delivering a perfect sizzle. That edge channel is useful too. On some waffle makers you'll have to deal with waffle batter overflowing from the edge of the machine, but the channel will catch any excess and make it easy for you to remove while you serve up a perfectly round waffle.Type: American | Removable plates: No | Size: 4 x 12 x 10cm| Weight: 2.23kg | Cooking time: 10 minutes What we like

Filling and delicious, waffles are especially tasty when topped with fruit, ice cream or chocolate sauce (or all of the above and more). And they’re incredibly photogenic, making them ideal for your Insta feed or shared family album (ask that ravenous teen of yours for food styling guidance).Experts say that rotating the waffle maker allows the batter to spread more evenly over the waffle plate, producing waffles that are crispy on the outside but fluffy in the middle compared to non-flip waffle makers that can tend to make denser waffles. That said, reviewers say that you can get acceptably tasty waffles using a non-flip waffle maker too. So while it can be a real bonus to be able to flip your waffle maker, it’s by no means essential. How to make waffles in an electric waffle maker Type: Belgian | Removable plates: Yes | Size: 9 x 23 x 27cm| Weight: 2.43kg | Cooking time: 4 minutes What we like READ NEXT: The best sandwich toasters available Sage The No Mess Waffle Maker review: Should you buy it? Once heated you will need to brush or spritz some fat on the trays before adding your batter. The manual doesn’t advise on quantity but I found two cups to be enough. If you do overfill, the handy drip tray will save you from messing up your work top. It is currently not possible to deliver to Europe. We hope to reinstate this service as soon as possible.

Carefully pour in your batter over the lower plate, without overflowing. You can help spread the batter with a palette knife or wood spoon.The only complaint is that the plates aren’t removable so clean-up is a bit more of a fiddle and because of the rotating function, the machine isn’t as compact as others but for the price this is an impressive waffle maker that you can rely on for an indulgent weekend breakfast. I have to admit that until the Sage by Heston Blumenthal no mess waffle maker landed in my kitchen I was slightly skeptical about the need for a top notch waffle maker. We do already have a very ordinary bargain waffle maker that makes very unremarkable waffles, but there is nothing I enjoy more than playing with a new gadget so was happy to be converted. Speed of cooking: Machines can take between two and 10 minutes to cook waffles depending on the style of waffle and the design of the waffle maker. I replaced my Russell Hobbs with a Salter version with deeper plates – makes fantastic waffles.” - mrsbyers Our verdict