Actually, that was not my first waffle. I had given it a trial run the day before and my first waffle stuck (it was kind of a mess) because I did not allow enough time to heat up. I tried it again the first day by allowing for more time and using milk instead of water in the pancake mix and those two things seemed to work. Actually, I think if you just allow enough time to heat up (10 or so minutes) rotating your paddles every 2-3 minutes does the trick. You can use whatever batter recipe you like best. As to the old iron, who knows, but it is fun rehabilitating an old piece and actually using it! Don't you think iron waffles are much better than in the modern makers?
Quick question: When you were pre-heating the iron did you flip the paddles so that both sides spent time over the burner, or did you just leave it on one side? Thanks!
I should have mentioned flipping the paddles over every 2.5 minutes to evenly heat them during my video. Me bad! In the 10 minutes or so this was heating up, I turned them over about 4 times so each paddle had the close heat for about 5 minutes. That was a great question and very important!
Wow that waffle looks delicious🤤 Almost 10 pm and here I am craving waffles 🤣 Thanks LLS for sharing the video and the seasoning works amazing, nothing got stuck to the grid👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much for that cristian! I was hoping that this video would go smoothly because you never know what's gonna happen when you are recording. The trial runs yesterday really taught me what NOT to do! My waffle was seriously stuck, but it was because I didn't let it heat up long enough.
Looks good, though I usually top my waffles with strawberry or apricot jam. On occasion I'll spread on a little butter on it and sprinkle it with cinnamon sugar. Next time I plan on trying confectioners sugar instead of the granular sugar I have always used in the past. With the confectioners sugar maybe I could get more of the sugar taste and actually use less sugar. Its worth a try. Thanks for the idea.
The thing about waffles is that there are no rules. Eat 'em however you like 'em! I just happen to enjoy them with powered sugar and maple syrup! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I was always getting waffles stuck to each side, very frustrating. My error was flipping too much. The single flip solved everything! For my high based iron and gas stove I go three minutes on first side and two on second. They fall right out!
Just remember to allow enough time for skillet to heat up, add enough fat or cooking spray and wait for your food to set up and cook so that it will release from the pan for you to flip it. Glad to hear your waffles didn’t stick. You obviously followed my rules! lol
Our Mom used to make these fluffy waffles covered in chocolate syrup, pecans, whipped cream, & bananas for us at Christmas or New Years using an old cast iron waffle iron like that that she’d hang & cook them in over embers in the fireplace. OMG, they’re as good as s’mores while camping.
This was actually a demo, so I did the first thing that came to mind - powdered sugar and syrup which I had on hand. When I make them for real, hubby gets butter. That said, thanks for commenting and for stopping by.
Was wondering if this waffle maker could cook on a glass top, You just proved it to me. Thanks Nice video and a good looking waffle.Have a guy here has one in very good condition for $90.00. Just might have to buy it.
You can oftentimes find them by themselves online (eBay) or while at a flea market/antique mall. It's nice that you can still use yours without one from your comment! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for this! I’ve been curious if this worked well. I have a flat top (until it dies, buying gas) and just found me a nice Wagner Waffle Iron. Cheers
You are very welcome! You will love it once you get the hang of it. You just have to allow plenty of time for the handles to heat up rotating them every two minutes for a total of about 8-10 minutes before you make your waffles. Good luck!
Ok this is not good for me to be watching late at night! Thats an awesome piece of cast iron! I never knew something like that existed. I was always told that you cant use cast iron on a cooktop like that. Now to go search for a snack!
Yes, if you can use a cast iron skillet on a cook top, why couldn't you use an old waffle iron like this? The underside of the base that actually sits on the stove top is very smooth and the bail handle when used, keeps it from scraping against the top. I've had waffles in a modern maker but there is nothing like a waffle in an old iron maker. If you ever find one, pick it up if it's in decent shape even if you have to clean it up!
To your point on compatibility, could it be that you have an induction cooktop? I think they work on contact with cookware, and with the base there is no direct contact. You would have to forego use of the base. That could get messy. But a regular glass cooktop should work just fine. I just bought one on eBay and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. I make my batter from scratch and separate the eggs. Whipping the egg whites makes a fluffy waffle. I substitute about a third of a cup or more with the unbleached flour. It’s just better than waffle/pancake mix.
@@ladylibertystacker2014 You can always adjust the recipe to your own tastes/requirements, I always use a little lemon extract in addition to the almond that the recipe calls for.
You can on a regular cast iron skillet, but these I'm not so sure. You many want to consult with someone knowledgeable on them or consult your owners manual.
It tasted pretty good. One of my viewers chastised me (teasing of course) that I didn't take a bite "on camera" so I had to take one for him on this one! lol Thanks for stopping by my friend!
Thank you for making this video! I wasn't sure if one of these cast iron waffle irons would work on a glass electric stove... Now I know and have gotten a waffle iron! Yummm
For a gas stove, you would need a hi base holder for your paddles because of the flame that shoots up. You could find one at an antique mall, but they are hard to come by on demand. I would never use the bare paddles on your stove top because of potential damage caused. That is why they made these bases for the waffle irons. Mine is a low base because I have a smooth electric stove top. Hope this helps.
Well, I didn't really need to do that. Shortly after this video was made, I found a Griswold #9 American waffle iron with bail handle and low base with the long iron handles. Seasoned it and sold this waffle iron for $159 shipped. The buyer loved it. I didn't want to remove the rivets with the hairline crack at the end of the opening and advised the buyer of same thing.
What? No butter on that fresh hot waffle? Looks delicious. Sometimes I feel like it takes so long to get a crispy waffle with an electric waffle iron. And it seems more steamed like in an electric...I'm wondering if the cast iron cooks faster and a crisper waffle?
I do butter on my pancakes and powdered sugar and syrup on my waffles! Cast iron DEFINITELY cooks waffles much crispier than the electric irons of today. My daughter in law cooked waffles on an electric waffle iron and they weren't crisp at all. These are MUCH better - trust me! As to faster, I wouldn't say so because there is that time warming up the iron (10 mins+), then about 5 mins for the waffle as shown in the video. Sometimes it is more depending on how crispy you want it but it is worth the wait. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful waffle maker! However, I cried when you put that awful looking syrup on it. If you're going to make a waffle in that beautiful cast iron, PLEASE use real Vermont maple syrup. Your waffle deserves it! Of course I may be biased. Vermonter here.
Thank you, I worked hard restoring that waffle iron and it was well worth the effort. The maple syrup is real Canadian maple syrup-pure amber. It is the best for the money available in my area and we love it. I know you mean well, but we have to go with what our area has to offer! lol
@@ladylibertystacker2014 Oh! It was so dark that I thought it was fake syrup. My apologies! Our Canadian neighbors make excellent maple syrup too, of course. They proudly display a maple leaf on their flag. Duh. So sorry!
Thank you and yes, it was tasty! When you make them in cast iron, you can control how crispy they get. In an electric iron, many times they will come out soggy or just limp. These are great!
Thankfully the next owner can do it! I sold this last fall for a great price! You didn't actually need the full length handles to use, but they would have been nice. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! I decided I needed handles, so I sold this piece and found a Griswold #9 that does the job. It was a beauty though wasn't it? I found it in Erie PA while looking for Griswolds of all places too! 😂
Yes, you need to allow sufficient time for the paddles to heat up rotating them every two minutes for about 10 minutes depending on the size of your waffle iron. I have a #9 Griswold that I use and I need closer to 15 minutes to prevent sticking. As long as you check it each time you rotate it beyond 10 minutes, you can check it with a knife and keep cooking it until it is as crispy as you like! That said, another thing to remember is to keep it as low-medium heat slightly under medium. Overheating is a no-no with waffle irons unless you want to catch it on fire with your cooking spray! Take it from one who knows! lol
@@ladylibertystacker2014 i actually just ended up putting one paddle on a difft burner (gas stove) and then heated them both for about 5min on medium flame. Worked great!
@@TheFiremonkeyman That is a great tip for those with gas ranges. I could do that on a glass top, but I wouldn't want to scratch it, so although my way is longer, it is probably the safest way for a glass stove top.
@@ladylibertystacker2014 finally got it cleaned and made my first blueberry waffles this morning, my GF said they were the best she ever had, thank you again for your videos and keep them coming
@@jeffhill1708 That sounds super! Did you add blueberries to the batter or simply put them on top with powdered sugar? Curious as my husband loves blueberries!
I wonder how many years it has been since that iron has seen a waffle. My first one did not turn out that well but it will still yummy.
Actually, that was not my first waffle. I had given it a trial run the day before and my first waffle stuck (it was kind of a mess) because I did not allow enough time to heat up. I tried it again the first day by allowing for more time and using milk instead of water in the pancake mix and those two things seemed to work. Actually, I think if you just allow enough time to heat up (10 or so minutes) rotating your paddles every 2-3 minutes does the trick. You can use whatever batter recipe you like best. As to the old iron, who knows, but it is fun rehabilitating an old piece and actually using it! Don't you think iron waffles are much better than in the modern makers?
@@ladylibertystacker2014 they are much better and a lot more fun!
Quick question: When you were pre-heating the iron did you flip the paddles so that both sides spent time over the burner, or did you just leave it on one side? Thanks!
I should have mentioned flipping the paddles over every 2.5 minutes to evenly heat them during my video. Me bad! In the 10 minutes or so this was heating up, I turned them over about 4 times so each paddle had the close heat for about 5 minutes. That was a great question and very important!
Always flip it in the preheat. 👍 keep both sides close to even.
Wow that waffle looks delicious🤤 Almost 10 pm and here I am craving waffles 🤣 Thanks LLS for sharing the video and the seasoning works amazing, nothing got stuck to the grid👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much for that cristian! I was hoping that this video would go smoothly because you never know what's gonna happen when you are recording. The trial runs yesterday really taught me what NOT to do! My waffle was seriously stuck, but it was because I didn't let it heat up long enough.
Looks good, though I usually top my waffles with strawberry or apricot jam. On occasion I'll spread on a little butter on it and sprinkle it with cinnamon sugar. Next time I plan on trying confectioners sugar instead of the granular sugar I have always used in the past. With the confectioners sugar maybe I could get more of the sugar taste and actually use less sugar. Its worth a try. Thanks for the idea.
The thing about waffles is that there are no rules. Eat 'em however you like 'em! I just happen to enjoy them with powered sugar and maple syrup! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I was always getting waffles stuck to each side, very frustrating. My error was flipping too much. The single flip solved everything! For my high based iron and gas stove I go three minutes on first side and two on second. They fall right out!
Just remember to allow enough time for skillet to heat up, add enough fat or cooking spray and wait for your food to set up and cook so that it will release from the pan for you to flip it. Glad to hear your waffles didn’t stick. You obviously followed my rules! lol
Our Mom used to make these fluffy waffles covered in chocolate syrup, pecans, whipped cream, & bananas for us at Christmas or New Years using an old cast iron waffle iron like that that she’d hang & cook them in over embers in the fireplace. OMG, they’re as good as s’mores while camping.
Sounds fantastic! You are giving me great ideas, perhaps for a family get together! Thanks for stopping by.
Hang & cook over embers? What is being hung? And why?
Never seen one of those here in New Zealand !!!
These were mainly made in America, so they are hard to find elsewhere in the world.
Looks great but no butter? Thanks for the tips!
This was actually a demo, so I did the first thing that came to mind - powdered sugar and syrup which I had on hand. When I make them for real, hubby gets butter. That said, thanks for commenting and for stopping by.
Trackrock You speak from experience? lol. 😉
Was wondering if this waffle maker could cook on a glass top, You just proved it to me. Thanks Nice video and a good looking waffle.Have a guy here has one in very good condition for $90.00. Just might have to buy it.
Good luck to you on your bidding and on your waffles if you get one! Thanks for watching!
Nice you have a stand with yours. My waffle iron didn't come with a stand.👍
You can oftentimes find them by themselves online (eBay) or while at a flea market/antique mall. It's nice that you can still use yours without one from your comment! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for this!
I’ve been curious if this worked well. I have a flat top (until it dies, buying gas) and just found me a nice Wagner Waffle Iron. Cheers
You are very welcome! You will love it once you get the hang of it. You just have to allow plenty of time for the handles to heat up rotating them every two minutes for a total of about 8-10 minutes before you make your waffles. Good luck!
Thanks Kindly!
Where are you selling you iron? eBay, FB?
@@lloydedmonds8775 she said eBay last I asked her
@Torin Brown Thx!
Curious what her user name is;)
@@lloydedmonds8775 ask her. I scrolled through the cast iron sellers there but didn't see her name listed.
Ok this is not good for me to be watching late at night! Thats an awesome piece of cast iron! I never knew something like that existed. I was always told that you cant use cast iron on a cooktop like that. Now to go search for a snack!
Yes, if you can use a cast iron skillet on a cook top, why couldn't you use an old waffle iron like this? The underside of the base that actually sits on the stove top is very smooth and the bail handle when used, keeps it from scraping against the top. I've had waffles in a modern maker but there is nothing like a waffle in an old iron maker. If you ever find one, pick it up if it's in decent shape even if you have to clean it up!
To your point on compatibility, could it be that you have an induction cooktop? I think they work on contact with cookware, and with the base there is no direct contact. You would have to forego use of the base. That could get messy. But a regular glass cooktop should work just fine.
I just bought one on eBay and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. I make my batter from scratch and separate the eggs. Whipping the egg whites makes a fluffy waffle. I substitute about a third of a cup or more with the unbleached flour. It’s just better than waffle/pancake mix.
Where can I get such an waffle iron?
You can look at flea markets, antique shops (you'll probably pay a bit more), or online on sites like eBay.
You can find Waffle House's recipe online, it's not a quick and easy recipe but it does make great waffles.
Thank you, I will check it out! As long as it is thick batter and sweet, I know we will like the taste! :-)
@@ladylibertystacker2014 You can always adjust the recipe to your own tastes/requirements, I always use a little lemon extract in addition to the almond that the recipe calls for.
Robby Ritter Absolutely- tweaking recipes is a hobby of mine! lol
@@ladylibertystacker2014 Yeah, mine too!😄
Wait you can use induction on them?
You can on a regular cast iron skillet, but these I'm not so sure. You many want to consult with someone knowledgeable on them or consult your owners manual.
That looks great!
It tasted pretty good. One of my viewers chastised me (teasing of course) that I didn't take a bite "on camera" so I had to take one for him on this one! lol Thanks for stopping by my friend!
YUMMY! You go Girl!!
Thank you Bigfoot! :-)
Looks good!👍🏻
Thank you and yes, it was! Thankfully it turned out OK for this video. :-)
thank you for making this video...I am getting ready to purchase an 1800's waffle iron..
Glad it was helpful!
WOOHOO, A bit of bacon and I am a very happy fella. Thanks my friend.
Under normal circumstances bacon goes without saying! lol. This was a quick impromptu video. Glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by my friend! 😊
Thank you for making this video! I wasn't sure if one of these cast iron waffle irons would work on a glass electric stove... Now I know and have gotten a waffle iron! Yummm
Glad you took the plunge! Enjoy!! 😋
You just made me hungry! 🍳
Love my Wagner High Base!
Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome and thank you for watching! Now go off and make you some waffles! lol
AWESOME!!! Thanks for posting!!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
hi! Does it work without a base ring on a glass electric stove? if not is there a place to find basic base rings to buy?
For a gas stove, you would need a hi base holder for your paddles because of the flame that shoots up. You could find one at an antique mall, but they are hard to come by on demand. I would never use the bare paddles on your stove top because of potential damage caused. That is why they made these bases for the waffle irons. Mine is a low base because I have a smooth electric stove top. Hope this helps.
Nice iron but I would have two new wood handles made.
Well, I didn't really need to do that. Shortly after this video was made, I found a Griswold #9 American waffle iron with bail handle and low base with the long iron handles. Seasoned it and sold this waffle iron for $159 shipped. The buyer loved it. I didn't want to remove the rivets with the hairline crack at the end of the opening and advised the buyer of same thing.
What? No butter on that fresh hot waffle?
Looks delicious. Sometimes I feel like it takes so long to get a crispy waffle with an electric waffle iron. And it seems more steamed like in an electric...I'm wondering if the cast iron cooks faster and a crisper waffle?
I do butter on my pancakes and powdered sugar and syrup on my waffles! Cast iron DEFINITELY cooks waffles much crispier than the electric irons of today. My daughter in law cooked waffles on an electric waffle iron and they weren't crisp at all. These are MUCH better - trust me! As to faster, I wouldn't say so because there is that time warming up the iron (10 mins+), then about 5 mins for the waffle as shown in the video. Sometimes it is more depending on how crispy you want it but it is worth the wait. Thanks for watching!
@@ladylibertystacker2014How do we purchase something from you?
Beautiful waffle maker! However, I cried when you put that awful looking syrup on it. If you're going to make a waffle in that beautiful cast iron, PLEASE use real Vermont maple syrup. Your waffle deserves it! Of course I may be biased. Vermonter here.
Thank you, I worked hard restoring that waffle iron and it was well worth the effort. The maple syrup is real Canadian maple syrup-pure amber. It is the best for the money available in my area and we love it. I know you mean well, but we have to go with what our area has to offer! lol
@@ladylibertystacker2014 Oh! It was so dark that I thought it was fake syrup. My apologies! Our Canadian neighbors make excellent maple syrup too, of course. They proudly display a maple leaf on their flag. Duh. So sorry!
Your waffle looks great I'll bet it was good.
Thank you and yes, it was tasty! When you make them in cast iron, you can control how crispy they get. In an electric iron, many times they will come out soggy or just limp. These are great!
Need to remake the wood handles for that baby
Thankfully the next owner can do it! I sold this last fall for a great price! You didn't actually need the full length handles to use, but they would have been nice. Thanks for watching.
What a beautiful piece.
Thank you! I decided I needed handles, so I sold this piece and found a Griswold #9 that does the job. It was a beauty though wasn't it? I found it in Erie PA while looking for Griswolds of all places too! 😂
well, looks like my problems were entirely not letting the paddles heat up enough...
Yes, you need to allow sufficient time for the paddles to heat up rotating them every two minutes for about 10 minutes depending on the size of your waffle iron. I have a #9 Griswold that I use and I need closer to 15 minutes to prevent sticking. As long as you check it each time you rotate it beyond 10 minutes, you can check it with a knife and keep cooking it until it is as crispy as you like! That said, another thing to remember is to keep it as low-medium heat slightly under medium. Overheating is a no-no with waffle irons unless you want to catch it on fire with your cooking spray! Take it from one who knows! lol
@@ladylibertystacker2014 i actually just ended up putting one paddle on a difft burner (gas stove) and then heated them both for about 5min on medium flame.
Worked great!
@@TheFiremonkeyman That is a great tip for those with gas ranges. I could do that on a glass top, but I wouldn't want to scratch it, so although my way is longer, it is probably the safest way for a glass stove top.
@@ladylibertystacker2014 yea, i don't miss the glass top we had at our last place.
Until it's time to clean up after cooking!
Yum Waffles !
Thanks & yes they were delicious!
Looks yummy, can’t wait to try mine out
Hope you enjoy! Let me know how you make out or made out by the time you read this! lol
@@ladylibertystacker2014 finally got it cleaned and made my first blueberry waffles this morning, my GF said they were the best she ever had, thank you again for your videos and keep them coming
@@jeffhill1708 That sounds super! Did you add blueberries to the batter or simply put them on top with powdered sugar? Curious as my husband loves blueberries!
@@ladylibertystacker2014 I put them in the batter, try it and he will love them