Made from batter or dough cooked between hot plates, waffles are one of the oldest desserts around. Their origin story is a culinary journey back through time.

Cook the Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or a brush of oil. Pour the recommended amount of batter onto the center of the preheated waffle iron (usually about 1 cup, but ...

Pour the right amount of batter: Use a 2-oz. ladle or 1/4-c. measuring scoop to pour waffle batter into the waffle iron, starting in the center and working your way out.

You (or mom) might just want both, so you don’t have to decide between chocolate waffles and cornmeal blueberry pancakes. Share full article. By Melissa Clark. May 8, 2023. Image.