VillaWare V2002 UNO Belgian Waffler Round

I love it

After going through several cheap waffle makers in just as many years I decided to buy a decent one that will hopefully hold up for decades. (I'm optimistic)

I bought this model after reading all the reviews on the Villaware 3200. This model is newer having shown up here on Amazon 2-2005. The styling is much more attractive than the older model and while a bit more expensive it's worth it if it's a keeper.



I was impressed with how fast the waffles came out having made them for the first time this morning. Much faster than the ones I have had before. The waffles were cooked through reasonably crisp (the recipe is important and mine might not be the best for crispiness) and released every time.



I brushed the grids with real butter before heating it up and did not regrease.

For cleaning all I did was wipe it carefully with a paper towel. The clean up is the easiest I have ever had in a waffle maker and the design aids cleanup.



I made the first waffle on the #5 setting. It was cooked through but not brown enough. Subsequent waffles were made at the highest setting. It's important as the booklet states to flip the waffle over as you remove it for serving. Has to do with the gravity and settling of the finished product.



The beep is annoying on a quiet morning although useful.



This waffle maker is very solid feeling. The bottom is plastic which is a drawback but the unit as a whole is hefty and has a nice cord storage area that actually works easily.



This is the recipe I've used for years. I had such fun making these waffles this morning I made a second batch for the freezer.



1 cup white flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup 9 grain cereal (optional but it is good-adds some crunch)

1/4 cup sugar -or less to taste

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt if desired- I don't use it but I use salted butter

1 stick melted butter

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups buttermilk or whole milk. If using buttermilk cut baking powder to 2 tea. and add 1/2 tea. baking soda



Possible 1/4 cup extra milk. Batter should be fairly thin.



While assembling ingredients melt butter. Place all dry stuff in large bowl whisk to mix.

Make a well and add eggs and milk. Whisk everything together until just mixed. Fold in melted butter with spatula.More detail ...