Waffle Pizza Made with a Waffle Maker
Create a Unique Waffle Pizza using Your Waffle Maker! A Delightful Homemade Pizza Experience 🙂
Introducing our ‘Waffle Pizza’ – a delightful fusion where savory pizza toppings meet the sweet, crispy base of a waffle! Forget flat pizza dough; we’re using the familiar dessert waffle to create a surprisingly delicious pizza. Made easily with a waffle maker, this dish offers a unique texture and flavor combination that’s perfect for a fun dinner or a special treat. Let’s load it up with plenty of cheese for a truly irresistible pizza!
For the Waffle Batter- 150g cake flour
- 100ml milk, at room temperature
- 10g sugar
- 2g salt
- 2g baking powder
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 65g unsalted butter
- A splash of vanilla extract (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to share a recipe for ‘Waffle Pizza’, a creative fusion of everyone’s favorite waffle and pizza! This recipe makes enough for 2 waffles.
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the waffle batter for our delicious waffle pizza. For a wonderfully tender texture, please have 65g of unsalted butter ready.
Step 3
Melt the 65g of unsalted butter in the microwave for about 40 seconds, ensuring it’s completely liquid. Allow the melted butter to cool sufficiently before using it.
Step 4
While the butter is cooling, pour 100ml of milk into a mixing bowl. Make sure the milk is at room temperature (kept out for at least 1 hour) – cold milk can prevent the batter from mixing smoothly.
Step 5
Add 10g of sugar to the bowl with the milk.
Step 6
Next, add 2g of salt. Whisk everything together with a whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Dissolving the sugar ensures a smooth waffle batter.
Step 7
Now, crack 1 egg (at room temperature) into the bowl. For an extra touch of flavor and to eliminate any eggy smell, add a splash of vanilla extract. If you don’t have vanilla extract, you can skip this step.
Step 8
Whisk the egg gently to combine it with the other ingredients. Ensure everything is well incorporated. This step is crucial for a smooth liquid base for your batter.
Step 9
It’s time to add the dry ingredients. Sift 150g of cake flour and 2g of baking powder into the mixing bowl. Sifting prevents lumps and results in a lighter, fluffier waffle.
Step 10
Pour the 65g of melted and cooled unsalted butter into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Step 11
Using a silicone spatula, gently mix the ingredients until no dry flour streaks remain. The batter might seem a bit thick at this stage.
Step 12
If the batter seems too thick, add another egg (at room temperature). This will help adjust the batter’s consistency.
Step 13
With the additional egg, use the whisk again to mix the batter until it’s smooth and well combined. The finished waffle batter should be pourable, slightly thinner than pancake batter.
Step 14
Now, let’s get the waffle maker ready. Place it on your stovetop (gas or induction) and lightly grease the plates with a thin layer of oil. Turn the heat to medium and preheat the waffle maker until it’s nice and hot.
Step 15
Once the waffle maker is preheated, pour half (1/2) of the prepared waffle batter onto the bottom plate. Spread it evenly, but be careful not to overfill, as it might spill out.
Step 16
Close the lid of the waffle maker. Cook the waffle until golden brown, flipping it halfway through if your maker requires it, to ensure even cooking.
Step 17
Cook until the waffle is a beautiful golden-brown color – it looks so appetizing! You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment seeing it turn out so well. Repeat the same process with the remaining batter to make the second waffle. (Note: For oven baking, preheat to 180°C/350°F for at least 20 minutes).
Step 18
Voila! We have two perfectly golden waffles. While they’re delicious on their own with syrup, today we’re transforming them into pizza by adding toppings and baking them further.
Step 19
Prepare your pizza topping ingredients: 1 large tomato, 1/2 onion, and several slices of ham.
Step 20
Chop the tomato, onion, and ham into bite-sized pieces suitable for topping the waffle. Aim for pieces that are easy to eat.
Step 21
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the two cooked waffles side-by-side on the prepared sheet. They are now ready for their pizza makeover.
Step 22
Spread tomato puree sauce evenly over the center of the first waffle. On the second waffle, mix mayonnaise and ketchup and spread this mixture. Feel free to adjust the sauce amounts to your liking.
Step 23
Generously sprinkle the chopped onions over the sauce. The natural sweetness of the onions will enhance the pizza flavor.
Step 24
Add the chopped tomatoes on top. The vibrant colors will make your pizza visually appealing!
Step 25
Now for the star ingredient: generously pile on the mozzarella cheese! Watching it melt into gooey perfection is half the fun.
Step 26
Scatter the diced ham and the round black olives over the cheese. These savory elements will add a delightful salty contrast.
Step 27
Once all toppings are arranged, bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes. Watch as the mozzarella cheese melts beautifully and becomes wonderfully bubbly.
Step 28
After 20 minutes, carefully remove the waffle pizzas from the oven. For a final touch, sprinkle a pinch of parsley flakes over the top for both flavor and visual appeal. Your Waffle Pizza is ready!
Step 29
Here’s our hot-from-the-oven Waffle Pizza! The aroma wafting from it is absolutely incredible. I can’t wait to taste this amazing creation!
Step 30
A super close-up shot of our tempting Waffle Pizza! Let’s cut a slice and take a bite. I’m so curious to experience the combination of textures and flavors.
Step 31
The first bite reveals a delightful contrast: the waffle is pleasantly crispy and slightly sweet, while the pizza toppings are savory and rich. It’s a fantastic ‘sweet and salty’ combination that works perfectly! The abundance of toppings makes it even more delicious.
Step 32
The ‘Waffle Pizza’ lives up to its unique name! The experience of eating a waffle and pizza simultaneously is truly special and incredibly enjoyable. You absolutely must try making this – it’s wonderfully tasty!
