The old waffle irons with steel plates made the best waffles, but they also stuck the most until well seasoned. I have a Waring Belgian that flips. It is my only nonstick item. The waffles could be more crisp, but they do hold a ton of butter and maple syrup. So it stays. I heard you get better crispness by replacing some of the flour with cornstarch. I do not notice a real difference. Now I am day dreaming about waffles with crumbled pecans in them.
