Was, Is there such thing as a good pancake? - now waffles

[Guest guest]

Thank you for everyone who responded to my meltdown/rant over

pancakes. I was at the point of hitting my head against the wall in

frustration.

 

I probably enjoyed your rant more than anyone. I was literally throwing away my

third batch of waffles this week. I was about to throw the waffles iron out

too! Your post gave me a good chuckle. But, really, I have been gluten free

for years. I have always been able to make good waffles, now every batch I make

sticks to the waffle iron. My daughter can't have corn, so ener-g egg replacer

is out. I used to have a vegan/gluten/corn free + high fiber recipe that worked

but I can't find it. Unfortunately, this area is empty in the otherwise very

helpful recipe files. Now that you have solved the pancake problem, does anyone

have a very good, reliable waffle recipe without eggs, gluten, dairy or corn?

Please, don't send any recipes you haven't tried yourself - I don't know if my

poor waffle maker can take it . Thanks. Renee

 

 

[Guest guest]

The problem with sticking to the waffle iron may be solved just by applying a

coating on the iron, even if it's a non-stick iron. I find that to be

necessary. I let mine heat up a bit, then use a pastry brush to put a TINY dob

of liquid lecithin on both sides, working it into all the ups and downs.

 

I've heard many people recommend cooking sprays for this purpose, I haven't

tried them, but I know that they are a mixture of oil and lecithin.

 

I was able to use my non-stick waffle iron without any added non-stick coating

for the first little while that I had it, but after awhile, the waffles started

to stick, even though I hadn't changed my recipe.

 

Deborah

 

 

Thank you for everyone who responded to my meltdown/rant over

pancakes. I was at the point of hitting my head against the wall in

frustration.

 

I probably enjoyed your rant more than anyone. I was literally throwing away

my third batch of waffles this week. I was about to throw the waffles iron out

too! Your post gave me a good chuckle. But, really, I have been gluten free for

years. I have always been able to make good waffles, now every batch I make

sticks to the waffle iron. My daughter can't have corn, so ener-g egg replacer

is out. I used to have a vegan/gluten/corn free + high fiber recipe that worked

but I can't find it. Unfortunately, this area is empty in the otherwise very

helpful recipe files. Now that you have solved the pancake problem, does anyone

have a very good, reliable waffle recipe without eggs, gluten, dairy or corn?

Please, don't send any recipes you haven't tried yourself - I don't know if my

poor waffle maker can take it . Thanks. Renee

.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

>>> Unfortunately, this area is empty in the otherwise very helpful recipe

files.

 

Hi Renee,

 

Here are the pancake recipes in the files. They are filed in their

own group rather than under 'breakfast' like most of the other morning

foods. Maybe there will be something here that is helpful to you:

 

%20%20%20***Recipes%20\

Posted%20to%20VGF***/Pancakes%2C%20Latkes%2C%20Crepes%2C%20Corn%20Cakes%20and%20\

Tortillas/%20Pancakes/

 

LaDonna

[Guest guest]

The problem with sticking to the waffle iron may be solved just by applying a

coating on the iron, even if it's a non-stick iron. I find that to be necessary.

I let mine heat up a bit, then use a pastry brush to put a TINY dob of liquid

lecithin on both sides, working it into all the ups and downs.

 

I have tried coating the surface with so much oil that it is dripping out the

sides. It doesn't work.

 

I was able to use my non-stick waffle iron without any added non-stick coating

for the first little while that I had it, but after awhile, the waffles started

to stick, even though I hadn't changed my recipe.

 

My waffle iron is Teflon coated. I wish I could find one that wasn't but I

guess that would just add to the problem. Hmmm, is it possible that the Teflon

coating is just too old? The can't remember how old it is but I'm sure it is at

least five years old. Is it possible to find a cast iron waffle maker? Thanks

for the help. Renee

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Renee, liquid lecithin (you can get it in a bottle at most health food stores)

has a superior quality of non-stickness (is there such a word??) to oil. The

difference is not to be discounted.

 

I discovered the power of lecithin years ago when I was making sprouted bread.

It stuck to the pan worse than anything I had ever baked before. No amount of

oil helped, I even tried baking the loaves on little liners of lettuce... still

stuck like glue. However, once I started using a very thin coating of lecithin,

problem solved. I've used it ever since.

 

I hope you'll give it a try.

 

Deborah

 

I have tried coating the surface with so much oil that it is dripping out the

sides. It doesn't work.

 

My waffle iron is Teflon coated. I wish I could find one that wasn't but I

guess that would just add to the problem. Hmmm, is it possible that the Teflon

coating is just too old? The can't remember how old it is but I'm sure it is at

least five years old. Is it possible to find a cast iron waffle maker? Thanks

for the help. Renee

.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

[EDITED - substitute eggs] here is a good waffle recipe.

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=128

 

It uses tapioca flour. I make these up and keep them in the freezer.

 

pat

[Guest guest]

It looks like you have lots of recipes to choose from, I just wanted

to offer my support - my daughter is gf and allergic to nuts, dairy,

eggs, bananas, corn, and a few more, so I'm used to dealing with this.

I've had pretty good luck subbing 2/3 cup oil per cup of

butter/margarine (she was soy-free too, so I couldn't find a margarine

to use).

 

For eggs, I usually use a combo of 1/2 cup applesauce/pureed fruit or

veg (they say 1/4 cup, but I've always had better luck with 1/2 cup

per egg) and I also add an extra tsp of baking powder (they have

corn-free, but you can also make your own with cream of tartar and

baking soda)

 

Feel free to email me if I can be of any help.

 

 

 

, " Renee Storm "

<reneestorm wrote:

>

> Thank you for everyone who responded to my meltdown/rant over

> pancakes. I was at the point of hitting my head against the wall in

> frustration.

>

> I probably enjoyed your rant more than anyone. I was literally

throwing away my third batch of waffles this week. I was about to

throw the waffles iron out too! Your post gave me a good chuckle.

But, really, I have been gluten free for years. I have always been

able to make good waffles, now every batch I make sticks to the waffle

iron. My daughter can't have corn, so ener-g egg replacer is out. I

used to have a vegan/gluten/corn free + high fiber recipe that worked

but I can't find it. Unfortunately, this area is empty in the

otherwise very helpful recipe files. Now that you have solved the

pancake problem, does anyone have a very good, reliable waffle recipe

without eggs, gluten, dairy or corn? Please, don't send any recipes

you haven't tried yourself - I don't know if my poor waffle maker can

take it . Thanks. Renee

>

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