Any good brands that actually make proper jaffles without the soggy bread
Jaffle Maker That Doesn't Make Your Bread Soggy?
Zabuza on 01/05/2016 - 21:37
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detailed haha, well i just take them out when the light switches on. the bread's middle isn't crunchy or crispy for my liking. All i put is cheese
what brand jaffle iron do you have?
bought it yonks ago from kmart was like 10$ haha
@GajeeL: I've had a Kmart one for years and it's worked perfect :) I think you're just removing the bread too soon
the light switching on is usually telling you the jaffle maker as at the right temp, not that its time to remove the jaffle.
our is red, power on and green when at temp and ready to toast.+1 on that. I think that Amy be your problem?
this may be the problem ill give it a go tomorrow always thought light on meant ready haha. they should really put names on the light
You take them Out when the light switches on for the first time?
Sounds like you're putting in bread when the Iron is cold and then turning it on to warm up with the sandwich in!
No wonder you're getting soggy Jaffles!You should pre-heat the Jaffle Iron and put the sandwiches in when the light goes out…
The light will cycle on and off a few times.. it just indicates when the heater is on to bring the temperature back above the target temp.Then take them out when you smell toasty goodness!
The cheapest Jaffle Iron should deliver the same results as an expensive one.. it just wont last as long…yep, thats what I said a few comments above, yesterday.
oh, this is nothing more than user error.
As others have pointed out, you are pulling out too early.
The light is just an indicator that the element is heating. It will go off once the temp has been reached and continually switch on and off every minute or so.As someone else said.
- Turn the iron on.
- Wait till the light goes off. (this means it's up to temp)
- butter the outsides of the bread
- quickly place bottom bread, filler and top bread.
- toast for about 3-5 minutes.
- enjoy
My favourite toasty is egg. Lots of people think it's not possible to do, but they are great.
Same as above.
Place the bread and push in the two sides to form a bit of a indent for the egg to flow into.
Crack the egg into the centre and quickly get a knife to make sure it doesn't slide off.
Cut the yoke down the centre and move it to the two indents.
Move the whites around until they are pretty even but not close to the edges.
Carefully place the top and slowly close the lid. Trick is to not squeeze too much out.
Wait 2.5-3 minutes and remove.
You should get a fairly well cooked white and runny yoke.
Great with a bit of salt.
The Jaffle King
Well, After doing what was said. It did come out crispier but still a bit soggy in the middle. Much better than before though.
Although I want complete crisp. Ill be looking for sunbeam or breville substitute
what are you putting in your jaffles?
I never thought i would spend my time trouble shooting toasted sandwiches, yet here I am. This isn't exactly the future I imagined as a boy.
our parents are so proud.
at least people are calling them Jaffles and not the fancy name "toasted sandwich"
Good luck making a toasted sandwich in a jaffle iron.
There is a big difference between an Jaffle and Toasted Sandwich
Can't escort an elderly person across the road these days, but you can help someone properly toast their lunch
A true hero!
(note: author of this post recognises there are definitely better heroes in the world, and this post is just for comedic reasons)
Not all heroes wear capes…or touch old people, some just help make a really good jaffle…we need all kinds
I never thought i would spend my time trouble shooting toasted sandwiches, yet here I am. This isn't exactly the future I imagined as a boy.
I can imagine a scenario where even essential cookware will have online chat representatives to help clueless consumers use their products. It'd be something like this:
Welcome to Jaffle Maker Helpdesk
Mskeggs: Hello, my name is Mskeggs. What can I help you with today?
OP: My jaffles are soggy! What's wrong with my jaffle maker
Mskeggs: [sighs]
Mskeggs: Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I've got this one and it's awesome, no soggy bread and you can use decent sized slices.
https://www.sunbeam.com.au/Big-Fill-Toastie-Soldiers-For-2-3…
This is probably not convenient for you but the best jaffle maker I had was one you put in an open fire. If you had lots of red coals it took about 30 seconds each side and you could hear the thing frying like crazy.
They were the nicest jaffles I've ever had. Crunchy beyond comprehension :D
But yeah, anyhow … if you have a fire inside your residence ;)
You can still put one of those old fashioned jaffle makers with the long stick on the stove hotplates. Did it all the time when we were growing up.
@Diji1
And the Girls would be tasked with roasting marshmallows for dessert. ;)
Have never had soggy jaffles. If you check out the situation with the lights as previously mentioned, and that doesn't solve your problem, then the answer to what machine will produce unsoggy jaffles is, 'anything other than what you already have.'
Just bought the Breville one from DJs. Even cuts in half! Not had soggy yet
Mind you I've never had a soggy jaffle!
Also have this (The Breville '74 jaffle maker). It's a hell of an improvement over the $7.50 Kmart one I had previously. And is fairly deep, so it lets you pack lots of stuff in without squishing it all out.
I also have this. It's a really good unit. Cuts the bread well and has a very powerful heating element that cooks evenly and seals the edges. Maybe the best appliance I own. I use this several times as week as my partner and I both love Jaffles
Threw out the jaffle maker after the heinz spaghetti bursted through the sandwich and spilt all over the maker, then found out it's a pain to clean - never bought one since
With you on that one. Had stopped using mine over cleaning irritation but then …
Cuisinart makes a combination 2 in 1 waffle/sandwich maker. They have removable plates that can go in the dishwasher. You have to buy the machine with one of the sets and the second one is separate.
Get a flat grill, not only does it make toasted sandwiches, but it also does fried eggs with the lid partially closed and bacon and schnitzels with the lid fully closed. It will heat through hamburger patties. You can even make my own invention, crispy cheese (instructions: put cheese slice on grill, wait until it bubbles and cooks a bit around the edges, peel off and enjoy the spendour). It's only limited by your imagination and you just wipe it down, less dishes and pans to wash.
like most great ideas, someone already beat you to it. Ever here or a Parmesan crisp?
hard to do a jaffle with egg and bacon, or baked beans or left over spag bol meat. you need the the jaffle shape and bread to seal around the edges.
Normal toasted sandwiches are great just using a fry pan too.
If your jaffles are soggy, you're doing it wrong.
How does Googling "Good jaffle maker" help OP's specific issue ?
The soggy bread issue needs serious consideration.
Well then… I recommend the Breville Big One BTS100 or Original '74.
I have an elcheapo jaffle maker and it works BUT BUT BUT i dont butter the outside and all i put in is cheese of the slice veriety.
Never had soggy jaffles.
Most importantly to solve the "are you leaving it in long enough" question,
Is the bread browning?Also, soggy jaffles only happen to me when I put in excessively wet ingredients like pineapple or tomatoes without patting them dry.
I've had this issue with one particular sandwich maker. Mine was trapping all the steam not allowing it to breath, creating soggy sandwiches.
What I did was after a couple of minutes, I release the clip that holds it down, open it up and close it again. But don't clip it back down this time. Just let the cover rest on top and then continue to cook.
This will allow the steam escape and you will have nice crisp sandwiches.
That makes sense.
love me a good jaffle, i use kambrook model and i tend to not have issues
Does any one make jaffles in the morning to take for lunch. If so what filling?
Also what bread are people using?
I only eat soggy biscuits
God that's a bad idea … imagine a food court. There's Maccas, HJ's, KFC, Subway, cheap Asian etc.
And toasted sandwiches?
Lel. I know where my money wouldn't be going at the food court.
God that was some ploy. Sell them sandwiches at 100 times the cost of making them at home or better yet at work in the lunch room (unless your op & are on the quest for the perfect jaffle) he must have regretted selling that spud bar
An ill fated change of menu?
Cheese sandwich - $3
Two cheese sandwich - $22.50?Think of the profits!
Bahahahah, he is my neighbour.
His whole life he has been full of shit.You wouldn't believe the smoke he has blown up peoples asses.
Our town has a Arts and Sculpture Expo every 2 years, the Shire offers a $50,000 grant to a prospective artist…
Clay was on the board of the Art and Sculpture expo and guess what, he invented a fake name, and paid the grant money to himself, bahahahaha
And worse, the fake name was just own name in reverse, FFS.That is just one of the many storys about that person… He should be called Teflon, because nothing sticks to him.
Here is your man: https://www.facebook.com/clayton.thompson.5249
The guy is a professional swindler and BS artist, so i really would NOT use his failed business as an example of the Jaffle industry.Meanwhile a fella i know is making great money with Toasted Sandwiches, he is at the Warnammbool Races currently selling Cheese Toastys for $2 out of a truck.
Sold 1500 yesterday, hopefully 1500 today and 3000 on Thursday.
Not a bad turnover for 3 days :)
$6000 cash…. 1 staff member and small donation to the WRC.
He even stole his business name concept from friends that own Pizza Pizza.
A total clown, who has the mouth skills to actually get people to back him.Anyway, on topic…..
Just cook it properly. don't pull them out too early :)
How do people wash their jaffle makers?
I haven't really experienced soggy bread in my jaffles. Are you removing the jaffle while the maker is still turned on & hot? Mine only get a little soggy if I leave them covered to cool down. I imagine if you turned off the maker and left it closed with the jaffle inside it to cool down it would get soggy.
Alternatively, are you letting them toast long enough? Do you butter the outside of the bread to get that yummy crunchy shell?