Gluten Free Waffle Recipe - caramel and cashews (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep gluten free waffles from sticking? ›

Why are my gluten free waffles sticking? The most common reason I have found for sticking waffles is that you haven't used enough non-stick cooking spray. Make sure to always generously spray your waffle iron with your preferred cooking spray.

Birch Benders Gluten-Free Pancake & Waffle Mix.

Try a yeasted-waffle recipe.

Yeast gives waffles airiness and a crisp crust, and it adds flavor that waffles made with baking powder or baking soda lack. Yeast batters need to rise, though, so make the batter the night before, pop it into the fridge, and you'll be ready to go in the morning.

All-purpose flour is my go-to flour for this recipe. It keeps the waffles light on their feet.

If your waffle iron has a non stick coating, use the spray sparingly. Too much will cause the waffles to brown unevenly and become soggy. The non stick surface will prevent the waffles from sticking for the most part. If you find yourself having a hard time getting one out, hit it lightly with some spray.

Wrong hydration: In other words, too much or too little water relative to the flour mixture. If you're swapping for a flour that we didn't test with, go back to Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flours (not their flour mixtures), which are the only ones readily available in U.S. supermarkets, and test again.

Gluten-friendly pancakes and waffles are made with the same rice flour-based batter while gluten-friendly Ultimate Steakburgers include a bun made with a blend of rice flour, milk, egg whites, a touch of honey for sweetness and other gluten-friendly ingredients.

Are the waffle fries gluten-free at Chick-Fil-A? Waffle Potato Fries: Yes, but always ask about the fryer. The beloved waffle fries of Chick-Fil-A are listed as gluten-free as they typically have a dedicated fryer only for fries. But remember to always double check to make sure.

A restaurant, on the other hand, will have an industrial cooker with a higher wattage plugged into a circuit designed for heavier loads. If you are asking about the waffle itself, my answer will be that most restaurants make their batter from scratch. Home waffles are usually made from a boxed mix like Bisquick.

Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.

What can I add to waffle mix for flavor? ›

Vanilla Extract: Add a teaspoon or two of pure vanilla extract to the waffle batter for a classic and aromatic flavor. Cinnamon or Nutmeg: Sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter to give your waffles a warm and cozy flavor.

If you prefer not to use cooking spray, you can also brush the waffle maker plates with melted butter or oil to prevent sticking. Additionally, you can use a non-stick spray made specifically for baking, which may work better than regular cooking spray for waffles.

Below are some causes for waffles sticking to the grids of the waffle maker: Too much oil or a lack of oil. Batter may stick if there is no egg yolk in it; must have egg yolk or oil for non-stick. It is always recommended to spray a non-stick product on the plates.

Try adding more oil to the grids–or add at least some oil if you didn't before, even with a nonstick coating. I find that already-pressurized spray cans of cooking oil work better than the self-fill-and-pump spray cans or applying oil with a paper towel or brush. It's important to have a thin, even coating.