Waffle Mix!!

My wife and I loved the waffles we had at the hotel in New York a couple of years ago. We've finally got a waffle maker similar (but smaller) than the one in the hotel.

Does anyone know where we can get waffle mix from (the breakfast type, rather than the very sweet sickly type), in the UK? Or a website you can recommend?

Thanks

I doubt you'll find a 'mix', but Googling will give you loads of recipes!

I don't have a recipe for you (yet) but can I ask where you got your waffle maker from?  I've been wanting to try and make them but of course need the maker first!!

Thank you

I doubt you'll find a 'mix', but Googling will give you loads of recipes!

Thanks - I was trying to cheat ;-)

I'll check for a good recipe - unless anyone has a fantastic one they'd like to share?

Will just have to pop back to NY to get the real thing

I don't have a recipe for you (yet) but can I ask where you got your waffle maker from?  I've been wanting to try and make them but of course need the maker first!!

Thank you

I got mine from Makro (a cash and carry place), but I've just googled it and found it at Comet. It's by Gordon Ramsay:
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Sandwich-Toasters/buy-GORDON-RAMSAY-CGRPWM001-Sandwich-Toaster/689114?_$ja=kw:{keyword}%7Ccgn:pla%26%7Ctsid:21543%7Ccn:plaKitchen+%26+Home%7Cmt:{MatchType}%7Ccrid:11597898546&gclid=CLz33tn2z68CFc4LtAodwnFfHg

You can use bisquick which is found in most supermarkets here.http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/waffles/1ef512cc-3fab-48fd-8a75-07956f66a276

Thanks - I'll give that one a go

Thanks for the link.  Does that waffle maker do Belguim type size waffles or the more American size one?  Not that it would probably matter though.

We got a waffle maker at John Lewis -- it's cuisinart.  It makes nice big waffles that can be broken into smaller rectangles. I actually like it better than the one we had in the US.  Must admit I am not a fan of the Aunt Jemima pancake/waffle mix when used for waffles.  But then I must also admit that I hoard Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix.   

The key to good waffles and American-style pancakes is buttermilk - hence using Bisquick as the dry base. If you have a 'scratch' recipe that calls for buttermilk, you are likely to be on a winner.

I've bought buttermilk in Morrisons, but last time I was in the US I brought back powdered buttermilk, specifically for pancakes, waffles, etc.

My waffle iron is a cast aluminum stove-top version that I bought on Amazon before moving back here. You just need to be careful about the heat, but like most things, once you get the knack, it's fairly easy.

The key to good waffles and American-style pancakes is buttermilk - hence using Bisquick as the dry base. If you have a 'scratch' recipe that calls for buttermilk, you are likely to be on a winner.

I've bought buttermilk in Morrisons, but last time I was in the US I brought back powdered buttermilk, specifically for pancakes, waffles, etc.

My waffle iron is a cast aluminum stove-top version that I bought on Amazon before moving back here. You just need to be careful about the heat, but like most things, once you get the knack, it's fairly easy.

You can make buttermilk fairly easily by either souring milk or shaking up full fat milk into butter

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/condimentsandspices/r/Buttermilk_Sub.htm

Thanks everyone for your replies! I'll certainly be trying them out!  Mmmm....I can smell them cooking already!

Be careful with the white vinegar method of making a buttermilk substitute - the vinegar in the US is typically plain distilled, but here in the UK, it likely has spice added. Check the label.

I've used lemon juice to make buttermilk, but  never seem to get the same result (texture of baked goods is off). I do use the Saco powdered buttermilk - brought 2 canisters back from the US in February. It's better than nothing, and ok in some recipes.

If you have the energy (I don't) just shake the cream until you get butter and pour off the buttermilk.

Be careful with the white vinegar method of making a buttermilk substitute - the vinegar in the US is typically plain distilled, but here in the UK, it likely has spice added. Check the label

I was just thinking about this- i brought over some white vinegar to hold us over till I found it here.  I ended up getting some white malt vinegar and was wondering if I would get the same results?  has anyone tried it?  It was just 44p at ASDA- ok just checked the label and it says contains barley so I am thinking it won't work?

Anyone know where I can get the really plain stuff?

I haven't found any yet, but also haven't looked too hard. Right now if I were to 'make' buttermilk, I would go with lemon juice.

I think I red that white vinegar is available in some Asian food stores, but don't quote me on that one. I regret not putting a couple of gallons in the container last summer...and I should have known better!