Best Waffle Maker

What tastes better on a crisp fall morning than a stack of waffles covered with warm maple syrup?  Or a Belgian waffle topped with fruit, powdered sugar and a swirl of whipped cream?  Waffles are a favorite breakfast food or brunch treat of millions of people the world over. We are going to use this website to take a look at some of the best waffle makers made.

Waffles originated back in the Middle Ages when they baked two thin, crispy cakes between wafer irons.  Wafer irons were two metal plates connected by a hinge, with each plate connected to an arm with a wooden handle.  The iron was placed over an open fire and then flipped to cook both sides of the wafer.  The modern waffle is a leavened form of the wafer.

American waffles are made from a batter leavened with baking powder. They are usually served as a sweet breakfast food, topped with butter and syrup or used in unusual food combinations such as fried chicken and waffles.  There are a variety of waffle makers on the market--the question being, which is the best waffle maker?