Lehmans Cast Iron Waffle Maker - Two Piece Hinged Non-Electric Waffle Iron for Stovetop or Grill Makes 7 inch Round Waffles - Non-Drip Double Rim - 8 pounds

I love this waffle maker! I wholeheartedly recommend it and here’s why: • it makes delicious waffles that are just the right size—not too big, not too small—which means they are fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside (mmmmm!) • it’s cast iron so there’s no toxic coating to disturb your breakfast, plus it adds iron to your diet • it’s smaller than an electric waffle maker & thus conserves storage space • there are no moving parts to wear out so I hope you like it because you’ll have it for the rest of your life • it’s a great value That said, there IS a learning curve to making waffles with this pan. You must follow the procedures precisely or you’ll get furious with your purchase and want to cast it aside (pun intended). If you wish to be victorious, you’ll need the following: • a good waffle—not pancake—recipe • a preheated pan • adequate oiling • medium-low heat • 2 minutes of cooking on each side It’s really not hard. It just takes some practice. Below is my own secret recipe, which I’ve developed just for this pan. I hope you enjoy. LAUGHING LAURA’S WILDLY WONDERFUL WAFFLES Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup almond flour 1/2 teaspoon fine grain Himalayan salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon sugar 3 eggs 7 Tablespoons vegetable oil + more for oiling pan 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, cinnamon & sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients & add eggs. Beat lightly with a fork. Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla extract & stir until just moistened (some lumps are fine). Preheat the pan for at least 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Brush generously with vegetable oil. Pour 3/4 cup of batter onto the center of the pan & close the lid. Flip it over to the other side so batter sinks into all the crevices. The pan is heavy so use both hands for flipping. It’ll be hot! Wear oven mitts! Cook on medium-low heat for 2 minutes then flip it and cook another 2 minutes. Don’t estimate the time! Use a timer (trust me). If you’ve oiled sufficiently, the waffle will come right out with a fork. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy the world’s best waffle! I recommend fresh strawberries and real whipped cream. It’s a good idea to brush a little more oil on between each waffle but you be the judge of how greasy you want your waffles to be. Not necessary but helpful notes: This recipe makes 4 1/2 waffles with this waffler maker, which is perfect for two hungry people and maybe a hungry dog or a not-that-hungry pig, although I think they are too good to share with my pig. The almond flour is the key to exquisite fluffiness so don’t substitute with all-purpose flour. And buttermilk kicks ass. It gives your waffles the right sweet-sour balance. If you don’t have any on hand, you can make it by adding a little vinegar to regular milk. Of course, if you’re vegan you can replace the eggs with flax and the buttermilk with a nut or soy milk. It will take some practice to get your heat exactly the way you want it—especially on a gas stove—but don’t lose hope! You can do it! Triumphant waffles are awaiting you!

After searching forever for a well reviewed and well liked cast iron waffle maker NOT made in China, and coming up dry, I decided to go with this one despite its origin simply because no other good option was available except an extremely expensive European one that looked like the waffles it made were too thin. Overall, I’m glad I went ahead and got this one. I read many of the reviews before purchase so I knew ahead of time to reference them and expect some trial and error. The top review from the US by D. with the waffle recipe included was especially helpful, and I highly suggest reading it as you make your first waffles and using that recipe (double for your first go around so you can chuck the first fails as you learn how to do it). 2 things we had to tweak for our glass stovetop was to lower the temp to medium (medium high was too much, medium low not enough) and cook for 1.5 mins per side not 2-3. But that was just our particular stove. It only took 2 waffles in to figure that out. Another thing we learned was not to oil it again until right before you pour more batter on. If you oil it right after removing a waffle and then let it heat again on the stove or flip it over to heat the top, oil will pour out everywhere. A few reviews said the waffle iron will not stay open to pour the next waffle and takes 2 hands- one to hold the iron open and one to scoop batter in. This is true and false. There are 2 sides to the waffle iron. It stays open at 90 degrees without assistance from one side, but if you flip it to the other side and try to open it 90 degrees it will not open all the way. If the rounded “hook” that holds the hinge together is curve side up, that’s correct and the “top” of the pan. The waffles themselves were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I was worried about it being too shallow of a pan and it isn’t. Makes good Belgian waffles. Not as puffy as my old traditional waffle maker but definitely not too thin, and honestly I like them better than the mega tall waffles I thought I loved. I was also concerned they’d be too small and they aren’t. They’re a good size, and if the waffle iron was any bigger the weight of it would be annoying. I had better luck with lard (or bacon grease) than vegetable oil for keeping waffles from sticking. Applied with a basting brush. Not sure why. Just worthy of note in case you’re having issues with that. Could be your oil type. Great product.

I looked up reviews and instructions and followed them religiously. This is a terrible product for people that are not survivalists. It is heavy so it is crazy to think that you will be able to flip it easily. Please do not believe folks who say they do so because it is all up to how big or strong you are. I am a regular size woman who exercises. I found it super hard to use, particularly considering this will be hot when you are trying to flip it. I also tried to cook them to avoid sticking but I did that 4 times, all failed to prevent sticking. Dough stuck the 4 times, what a waste of food and money. Guess what? I put it out for people to take for free...it was there for 3 days hahaha. I guess people would not take it even if gifted for free. I should have known better. I am writing this only to prevent others from buying it and not being able to use it. Note...I am not saying it does not work for all people. maybe people who camp, or who live in rural areas and/or who are strong enough to flip it with one hand without burning can use it. I will never ever buy something similar. all my pans are cast iron...so ...

This is a great waffle iron! Full recommendation!

very good quality, if at first your waffles don't succeed - keep trying because with proper heat and lube you will have excellent waffles! Love the healthy factor of cast iron.

Good product. Just need to learn to handle it

I paid over $120 for what was supposed to be a new waffle iron, but it arrived clearly used and dirty. There was an unpleasant, rancid oil smell, and visible signs of rust and old grease all over the surface (see photos). It’s unacceptable to send a second-hand or poorly cleaned item as new, especially at this price. Very disappointed, I expected a clean, ready-to-use product, not something that needs to be scrubbed and re-seasoned right out of the box. Definitely not worth the money.