These crunchy waffles are delightful for our whole family – not just my daughter with the food intolerance. She claims they are the best waffles ever. I haven’t been making many baked goods lately for a variety of reasons (including just wanting to keep things simple), but another reason was because it’s a pain to make something egg-free and gluten-free. So, I was really happy that these worked out.
And did you know that today is National Waffle Day? Now you have every excuse to make these right away.
Round one I tried tapioca starch instead of potato starch. It didn’t work very well, but when I switched to potato starch, It worked great! This recipe is based off of this recipe. The author explains a wide variety of substitutions and the many flours she tried in the recipe with success. To keep things simple, I will share just what I tried out. But please visit the original post for more ideas. I don’t think these would work well for a Belgium-style waffle pan (though I could be wrong), but they make thin waffles that are crunchy on the outside, and kind of chewy in the inside.
For a soaked whole wheat waffle, this pancake recipe makes wonderful waffles too.
In other waffles news, I was wondering if anyone has tried or owned a cast iron waffle pan? I need to buy a new one (I’ve just borrowed by mom’s in the past) and I was wanting to buy the least toxic version possible. For example, there is this one
or this one
Gluten-. Dairy-, Egg-Free Waffles
Makes 4-6 waffles
1 ¼ cup sprouted brown rice flour, finely ground almond flour (or flour of choice)
½ cup of potato starch
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil of choice (melted butter, coconut oil, etc.)
¼ cup of applesauce
¾-1 cup of water or milk of choice
1. Whisk together the flour, starch, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the oil and applesauce. Add water slowly, whisking mixture, until it forms a thick batter. Use just enough to make a thick batter.
3. Cook in a well-oiled waffle pan.
Serve right away. The brown rice version didn’t reheat well, so make just enough for that meal.
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These look amazing! And egg free? That is certainly an accomplishment when it comes to waffles!
Hmmm… Interesting thought. I like the idea of the wooden handles – seems like easier to handle. I use so much ironware to cook with and love it. One of the comments on having the cookware was to have an infrared surface thermometer. Seems like a good idea in this day and age. If you decide to do this, or if someone out there has experience with it, I would also be interested in the experience. My electric waffle iron is on its “last legs”; gosh it hasn’t lasted anywhere nearly as long as the one I received as a gift when I was first married in the 1960’s. I guess if I need a third one that isn’t too bad, I just expect things to last “forever”. The iron waffle iron likely would. Be sure to “season” the pan well before using it. It will make clean up easier and keep the pan nice for a very long time.
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So glad you enjoyed my recipe and found it useful for your family! This version looks delish!
I have and use the Rome’s waffle iron from Amazon and I love it! It took a little while for it to develop the proper seasoning, but now I rarely have waffles stick at all provided there is adequate fat in the batter recipe. I followed the instructions for seasoning that came with it, and now rarely need to butter it before use. It makes thinner waffles which are crispy on the edges as I prefer. It took a little bit for me to get the hang of flipping it over since I have a flat top stove, but I just use an oven mitt to handle it. You can also buy the little cast iron handle covers which work well. The reviews on Amazon had lots of helpful tips. Heat both sides on separate burners on medium for 5 minutes or so, assemble the iron, fill with 1/2 cup batter and cook for about a minute per side on medium heat, and perfect! Hold on warm in the oven till they’re all done. I generally make sourdough waffles, but tried spelt waffles last weekend which were very yummy. Sorry this is so long. Can you tell I’m passionate about my waffles? 🙂
We have the Rome’s #1100 Old Fashioned Waffle Iron, Cast Iron and love it!
I’m happy to find this recipe! Does it make pancakes as well?
I use an electric waffle iron, but I have a question. Most of my family can eat wheat, but two of my kids have to eat gluten-free. Do I need to get a separate waffle iron for gluten-free or is there some solution I haven’t thought of?
You definitely need a separate waffle iron for your kids who must eat gluten-free. Too much chance of cross-contamination otherwise. Not worth the risk!
Ruth,
I bet it would make great pancakes, though I haven’t tried it yet. If you do, let me know how it goes!
These look great! I can’t comment on the waffle iron, but years ago I found a waffle recipe online that I’d never heard of before. It’s primary ingredients are oats and pinto beans, but – it is also dairy, wheat & egg free, and if you use gluten free oats, I guess it would be gluten free, too. (http://www.plantea.com/oat-bean-waffles.htm) Thanks for another option!
Thanks for sharing! I wonder if lentils would work? She can’t have pinto’s either.
I have the Rome cast iron waffle maker as well. We used it this morning, in fact. 🙂 I do think the handles are a little too short and was attracted by the wooden handled one, but I figured I would have no where to store it. I’ve been happy with the Rome one. I do grease liberally before each waffle, but have never had problems with sticking (except occasionally on the first waffle, if I have not let it heat up long enough). We are happy with the waffles it produces, I feel so much better about using it, and it’s smaller to store than my old electric one, so it’s a win-win for me.
Been looking into cast iron waffle irons myself recently, so these reviews are helpful. I also wanted to add – growing up we had (and Mom still has) an electric cast iron waffle maker. I think the thing has to be 50-60 years old. It had reversible/removeable plates so it was fairly easy to clean and could also double as a sandwich press. It worked fabulously! I’ve found several on Ebay, priced at varying degrees of affordability:) So that’s another avenue you could pursue.
Thanks everyone for the feedback on the waffle pan! I am adding it to my wish list. 🙂
This is a great recipe!! Tried it with waffles and pancakes, was great each time. I’ve even had good reviews from “normal” people who don’t have to eat allergen free. 🙂
Is there a difference between potato flour and potato starch?
Hi, I make this recipe with Sorghum Flour and the waffles turn out wonderful. I am so thankful for this recipe as I’ve yet to find a great waffle recipe. I also find though, that they do not do well cooking again the next day. Be sure to make batter and eat same day.
Hi, I make this recipe with Sorghum Flour and the waffles turn out wonderful. I am so thankful for this recipe as I’ve yet to find a great waffle recipe. I also find though, that they do not do well cooking again the next day. Be sure to make batter and eat same day.
Hi, I make this recipe with Sorghum Flour and the waffles turn out wonderful. I am so thankful for this recipe as I’ve yet to find a great waffle recipe. I also find though, that they do not do well cooking again the next day. Be sure to make batter and eat same day.
Hi, I make this recipe with Sorghum Flour and the waffles turn out wonderful. I am so thankful for this recipe as I’ve yet to find a great waffle recipe. I also find though, that they do not do well cooking again the next day. Be sure to make batter and eat same day.
Hi, I make this recipe with Sorghum Flour and the waffles turn out wonderful. I am so thankful for this recipe as I’ve yet to find a great waffle recipe. I also find though, that they do not do well cooking again the next day. Be sure to make batter and eat same day.
Had anyone tried using buckwheat flour? Would that work?
I make these all the time for my kids who have food intolerances. They are a breakfast favorite! They work beautifully as Belgium waffles-that’s the only waffle maker I have. 🙂