Whoever says anything, but everyone loves waffles. Both thin, rolled up into a tube or a horn familiar from Soviet childhood, and Belgian (Viennese) wafers are lush and soft. We will consider proven equipment for their preparation in this article.
Features of the choice of equipment for the preparation of waffles. Types of finished products
The most important thing that you need to pay attention to when choosing devices for preparing this treat is the quality of the heating elements that will be in contact with the dough.
They must be of high quality, made of cast iron. The appearance of the wafers that you get at the output depends on this. If the surface is unsuccessful, then you will have to fight to tear off the finished baking from it - a depressing prospect, right?
From a commercial point of view, two types of waffles are distinguished:
- Thin, familiar from childhood. Freshly baked, still hot waffles are rolled into a horn or tube, after which the cavity formed is filled with cream to taste.
- Viennese - with a crisp and soft inside. A full-fledged dessert, which is served with various toppings for greater effect - as a rule, it is whipped cream, fresh fruits and sauces (chocolate, caramel, etc.).
Professional Waffle Maker from France: Roller Grill
The Roller Grill company does not need a special introduction - everyone who has somehow crossed with industrial equipment has heard about it. The technique of this brand is different in that it always behaves with dignity at any load. Work correctly on it - this is enough for many years of fruitful activity. Depending on the recipe and the density of the test, you can change the temperature regime from 0 to 300 C.
The range of thermal equipment includes waffle irons for both thin and Viennese waffles:
- GES 40 model. One working section, which allows you to get an excellent, ruddy thin wafer in size 25 * 25 * 0.4cm in less than 3 minutes. The surface of the heating elements is cast iron. The type of connection is 220 V. The average price is 35 000 rubles.
- Model GED 40. In terms of functionality, it is a complete analogue of the previous model, but already with two autonomous working sections. Recommended retail price - 65 000 rubles.
- Model GES 20. One working section, designed for 2 Belgian waffles measuring 10 * 18 * 2.6 cm. Cooking time also does not exceed 3 minutes. Work surfaces are made of high quality cast iron. The type of connection is 220 V. The average price is 35 000 rubles.
- Model GED 20. This professional waffle iron is similar to the model GES 20, but already has two autonomous working sections, thanks to which you will get 4 Belgian waffles in 3 minutes. The price is 71,000 rubles.
- Model GES 75. This variety has one working section in the form of a circle with a diameter of 18 cm, divided into 4 segments. Thanks to this, you get 4 waffles at the output. Type of connection - 220 V. Price - 36 000 rubles.
Waffles on a stream. Pavoni, Italy
The Pavoni equipment, which we will talk about now, has a wider functionality than the classic professional waffle iron for thin wafers. This is the Pavoni Cookmatic tartlet.
It has a number of removable nozzles, thanks to which you can replenish the assortment with a variety of sand pastries - nuts, tartlets, mushrooms, edible spoons for snacks and so on. Its performance is as follows:
- connection type - 220 V;
- one working section;
- power consumption - 2.7 kW;
- temperature conditions - from 0 to 300 C.
The existing Pavoni PIASTRA L form will allow you to cook 4 waffles at a time 17 * 14 * 2.5 cm in size. The mold is made of cast iron with Teflon coating - even the most capricious dough will jump out of it with ease. An hour you can cook an average of 85-90 waffles. The price of the device itself will be 105,000 rubles, the form - 50,000 rubles.
Professional waffle maker for Belgian waffles: KitchenAid, USA
This brand has become famous all over the world for its mixers, but it was not limited to them. KitchenAid also offers its customers Belgian waffle production equipment. Their characteristics are slightly inferior in terms of performance and endurance, when compared with French counterparts, but the KitchenAid waffle iron is a great choice for a small coffee shop.
The model, if you focus on operational data, is one, it is simply executed in 4 colors - red, black, silver and cream. So, the waffle maker is professional. Characteristic of an ideal called KitchenAid:
- mold diameter - 19 cm;
- height of the finished waffle - 3 cm;
- number of servings - 4;
- connection type - 220 V;
- power consumption - 1.4 kW;
- built-in timer;
- built-in thermometer;
- non-stick coating;
- rotating block for uniform frying;
- thermally insulated handle;
- solid metal case.
Such equipment will cost 35,000 rubles.
And again, Belgian waffles. Equipment from China
Yes, even in China, thin and Viennese waffles are in honor. A professional waffle iron performed by Chinese craftsmen, of course, is not as good as Italian or French, but in conditions of average load and competent operation it will not disappoint. We advise you to pay attention to the following varieties:
- Waffle iron FOODLINE FL-TCB-1. A model for 1 working section will provide you with an average of 25 thin wafers with a diameter of 21 cm for 1 hour. Maximum temperature - 250 C. Connection type - 220 V. Built-in timer. Working surfaces are made of cast iron. The price is 10 000 rubles.
- Waffle iron FOODLINE FL-TCB-2. In terms of functionality, it is a complete analogue of the previous model, but already for 2 autonomous working sections. The price is 15 000 rubles.
- Waffle iron professional VIATTO VI-JY-2210-2. It includes 2 autonomous working sections, each of which at the output provides 2 Viennese wafers with a size of 17 * 10 * 1cm. Type of connection - 220 V. Price - 22 000 rubles.
Why not? Liege Waffle Recipe
Liege waffles differ from the usual Belgian ones, as they have a wonderful crispy caramel crust. Such a treat will greatly decorate the menu of a pastry shop or coffee shop. The main condition for success is the presence of thermostable sugar (it is also called pearl sugar). You can find such sugar in any store that is engaged in the supply of professional confectionery supplies:
- flour - 700 grams;
- heated to warm milk - 300 ml;
- fresh yeast - 60 grams;
- salt - 0.5 tsp;
- eggs - 6 pcs.;
- vanilla sugar - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- softened butter - 300 grams;
- pearl sugar - 400 grams.
Dissolve vanilla sugar and yeast in milk until smooth.
Beat eggs with salt until fluffy.
Add flour to the egg mass, knead, add milk with yeast. Mix again until smooth.
Add soft butter to the dough, mix again. The dough will turn out medium density, draining heavily from the shoulder blades.
Cover the bowl with the dough and let it come up for an hour. During this time, the mass should increase by 2 times.
Add pearl sugar to the dough and bake waffles in 4 to 3 minutes. A professional waffle iron does not require additional lubrication with oil, so put the dough on a heated surface without additional processing. Serve warm.