Dozens of others confirm that this waffle-maker is hotel quality, with one calling it “even better.” Another reviewer, whose mother-in-law owns an expensive waffle maker, says, “I can’t tell the difference in the results between the two. This is very simple and easy to use, and makes delicious waffles!” one reviewer says. “I bought this for our son and I after he loved making fresh waffles in a similar iron at a hotel. It’s super easy to use, and the heat setting slider is really accurate (with some waffle-makers, it’s difficult to find the right point between too light or too dark, but not with this one).” And while this is a no-frills machine, it does have a few settings, and at least one user appreciates that it “allows you to adjust the brownness (crispiness).” And while many reviewers wish that the plates were removable for easy cleaning, one reviewer writes, “For the price, I certainly can’t complain.” “The waffle-maker is compact so it doesn’t take up very much room in our pantry or on the counter,” another says, adding, “Despite appearing small, however, the waffle size is perfect, and the waffles do not feel small when eating them. “This is not a particularly versatile appliance - it only does one thing but does that perfectly, takes up little space, and has eating a lot more waffles than we did in the decade before I bought it,” writes one reviewer, who loves the size of this Belgian waffle iron. We prefer the classic old school waffles and this Cuisinart classic waffle-maker fits the bill for us.” Other waffle-makers make the ‘Belgian’ waffles which are big, thick, cake like waffles. As one 60-year-old reviewer explains, “This Cuisinart round classic waffle-maker makes the ‘classic’ thinner regular size waffle. “They come out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside” Reviewers also say that this “heats up quickly in a minute,” and “cleans easily with just a wipe.” Or as another puts it, “I made quite an overflow mess and even with that, clean up was a snap.” However, if you’re looking for something to make thick, Belgian-style waffles, this probably isn’t the right machine. It has never burned a waffle,” asserts another owner. “ I am so looking forward to many more waffle-shaped goodies.” Its output is “perfect, from the very first waffle that comes out,” as another reviewer notes. Sprinkle fresh lemon juice all over and enjoy immediately.“That sound you hear is the angel choir when I finally sat down to golden crisp waffles,” says one reviewer of this Cuisinart’s output. Place waffle on the dish holding the cinnamon sugar mixture and cover it on both sides evenly, using spoon or fingers to assist. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush on melted butter all over, on both sides, including inside all the waffle craters. While waffles are cooking, whisk the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar together on a shallow dish about 5-6” in diameter to comfortably hold a waffle while sprinkling them with the mixture. On my All-Clad waffle maker, it alerts me at about 2.5-3 minutes. A perfectly cooked waffle is still pale but has gone from the white batter colour to a lightly golden hue with some browning on the edges, feels crisp on the outside but gives when squeezed gently between your fingers. Take a very quick peak for doneness whenever the steam has subsided and you can smell the aroma of the waffle. If this is your first (of many )) times making this recipe and you are using a waffle iron other than my All-Clad one pictured, I suggest you cook one waffle first to determine optimal browning setting on your specific waffle maker. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well with a spatula until well combined and there are no more streaks of flour (make sure to get to the bottom of the bowl). Whisk the wet ingredients (egg, milk, melted butter, vanilla) in a separate smaller bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients (glutinous rice flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl. Preheat waffle iron to medium-high or high setting (on my All-Clad 2-Slice Square Belgian Waffle Iron, I set mine just under the max 7 setting). ¼ C granulated raw cane sugar (a little bit coarser than regular white granulated sugar is ideal)Ħ-7 tbsp butter (preferably organic / grass-fed), meltedįresh lemon juice for sprinkling (from 1-2 small lemons) Special equipment: All-Clad 2-Slice Square Belgian Waffle Makerġ ¾ C (295g) glutinous (aka sweet) rice flour (not rice flour – I use Mochiko brand)ġ C unsweetened almond milk (or sub other unsweetened plant-based milk) Mochi Waffles with Cinnamon Sugar and Lemon