HAWOK Cast Iron Waffle Iron Waffle Maker

Ok, I have no basis of comparison for waffle irons as I’ve never used one. But, this waffle iron made the best Belgium waffles. I’m a first time waffle maker (don’t even make pancakes) and I love Belgium waffles. I do know my way around a kitchen and the last thing I wanted was another plug-in kitchen appliance, so I decided to try this cast iron version - plus, I’m crazy about heart-shaped foods - biscuits, muffins, cookies, etc. What I discovered is when this waffle iron is used correctly, you get delicious waffles (crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside), nothing sticks, and cleanup is a breeze. If you’re having sticking issues, it’s most likely that the temperature setting is too low and/or the waffle iron isn’t coated well before pouring the batter. Standard waffles use 375°F. I used 400°F as I was making Belgium waffles. I looked up a couple of recipes and modified a gluten free version. It definitely was not a thin batter and I used ~½ cup each time. My first waffle burned because I used butter to coat the waffle iron - rookie mistake! I switched to ghee; any high temp, neutral oil like sunflower oil works. After preheating the waffle iron to 400°F on both sides, using a silicone pastry brush to make sure every nook and cranny is thinly coated w/ ghee, pouring ½ C batter in the center and spreading it slightly, then closing the waffle iron, I flipped it on my induction stove and let it cook for just under 2 minutes. Then I flipped the waffle iron over and let it cook for 2 minutes. The second side needs a touch more time because it cooled while the first side cooked. The waffle fell cleanly out once cooked - not a drop of batter stuck! Cleanup consisted of wiping it down w/ a thin coat of oil and hanging it on my pot rack. To keep your waffles crispy and warm while the others cook, place them separately on a wire rack in a 175°-200°F oven. Do not stack them as the steam that accumulates between the waffles will make them soggy. This waffle iron doesn’t make the thick Belgium waffles you get at your favorite breakfast diner, but they’re every much as tasty. On the plus side, it takes very little space to store and will last forever if properly taken care of. I topped my waffles w/ warm butter and dark maple syrup, a dollop of whipped crème français, and a bunch of fresh strawberry slices. I could not be more pleased and now can have waffles any time I want. ٩(^ᴗ^)۶

Nice, just can stick. Its obviously not as convenient as an electric one. However, I prefer using something that is chemical coated and that is why I purchased this. I dont use it often, but it is nice, not too heavy to deal with

I've had other cast iron waffle makers that were non stick at first but eventually failed. This one never worked even the first time. Everything stuck to it and I had to throw it away after the first use. It's also surprisingly small.

I was looking for a waffle maker without non stick coating on it and decided to give this one a try. First off, it works great. The iron needs some basic initial care (seasoning) like any piece of cast iron. After that waffles come out easily and taste great. The long handles don't heat up at all and are easy to use. They unscrew for seasoning in the oven. Making waffles with this is much more hands on than a traditional plug in waffle iron. You need to set timers and flip the iron after a couple minutes. It's a bit of a hassle, but worth it to know the irons are non toxic. I would love to find a cast iron plug in waffle iron but as far as I know no one makes them. In the meantime this works great. Last thing i will mention is that the waffles are not a Belgian waffle shape, they are more like a large eggo.

I've never cooked waffles before in my life, but was able to nail it the first time (I do cook a lot and was relatively confident). There was no wax coating that I could notice. Washed with warm water and dish soap, then seasoned it according to manufacturer's instructions (175°C - 370F for 1 hour inside the oven) using sunflower oil, except I placed both faces facing up instead of down so the oil remained instead of dripping off. Then heated the iron on the induction cooktop (power level 6-7 out of 9), each half on a different heating element. Used Martha's Stewart easy waffles recipe (simply because it was the first or second that popped up on google), added a little buter with the silicone brush, poured some batter onto one half and covered with the other, 2 minutes on each side, and that's it. You can see the result on the second picture. This batter didn't rise to fill the whole waffle iron (maybe it was too thin/liquid), so the result was kind of a 1 sided waffle, but I'm sure the recipe can be tweaked to make it rise all the way. The first picture shows the scale of the iron on the stove, and some cassava waffles made with dough instead of batter, also great, fluffy and crispy. The waffles take a little prying with a fork to lift and remove them, but they didn's stick to the iron, each one came out perfectly clean. Now, making waffles is a slow and patience defying process. This is not for making breakfast for a large party in a hurry due to the iron not being very large and each waffle taking about 4 to 5 minutes to cook. If you need to cook a lot of waffles quickly, buy two or 3 irons, or maybe get a larger electric waffle maker. A final note on a very important feature: The large handles make it really easy to use it. It comes with two cotton holders to prevent burning your hands, but the handles barely got warm and I could use them without the holders without a problem.

I looked at so many of these and I thought I had a good idea of what I was getting, but this isn't what I expected at all. The pictures show lovely sized waffles. When I received this I was really surprised by how small the pan is. It would take me forever to make my small family waffles. I would literally be standing at the stove all day making these. I cannot attest to the ease of use, as I did not season it and attempt to make the waffles on this because of the size. On the plus side, it is cast iron all the way around. No plastic. And the hinge allows the removal of the top plate for ease of cleaning the pan. If you are making waffles for yourself, this might be the pan for you. If you're trying to feed teenage boys, this will make you a slave to the stove!

Needs to be well oiled. It also requires around three minutes each side on moderate heat. However the waffles are amazing.

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I wanted a waffle iron that is not non-stick so I chose this. After seasoning it works great, no sticking at all as seen in the photo. If you have experience in using cast iron, this would be a good one.

The item is very thin and small, extremely overpriced. The only reason we bought it because it’s hard to find cast iron waffles maker and this company takes advantage of this scarcity. You can buy 2-3 electric waffle makers for this price but again those are harmful due to non-stick quoting. This one is not harmful but bad quality

Es importante curar la gofrera antes de usar, ya que si no se usa correctamente la masa se queda pegada. Después de varios usos es más fácil. Cuidado con el calor porque la gofrera va directo en la estufa (preferentemente de gas).