Note for anyone who wants to try this (and I heartily recommend it): if you have a regular-size waffle iron (mine is circular and around 10 inches in diameter), get the "Grands" cinnamon buns (the larger-diameter ones with the Cinnabon cross-branding that come five to a tube) and do them one at a time in the center. I tried to do four at once and they squashed enough that the edges protruded and didn't cook properly (though the middle was great), but when I did the remaining fifth one by itself it was perfect. And stay right by the iron, 'cause it doesn't take but a couple minutes.

The reason I think this method is superior to As Directed is because they get crispy all over the outside in a way that baking doesn't do. The Maillard reaction is good times. Also, the divots make a good icing retention system. (NOTE: Even less suitable for eating with just your hands than the regular kind. Knife and fork is the way to go.)

I suspect any compressive searing device would work for this;* I'm tempted to try it on the George Foreman grill next. :)

--G.
* I just noticed how this bit sounds like Mr. Spock is reporting on his experiments in off-label cinnamon bun preparation.
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Imma gonna have to try this with my Belgian waffle maker, which should be just the right size for Grands.

-- Bob
(Pity I'm diabetic and will only be able to nibble a corner of one while my doctor's back is turned, but hey, my wife will love me even more than she already does.)
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My race is pacifist and does not believe in war. We kill only out of personal spite.

My diabetes is the only reason why I haven't tried this yet. I may give into temptation soon if I'm not careful.

Michael

Michael C. Fortner
"Maxim 37: There is no such thing as "overkill".
There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload".

I feel like I should just go on record here as having not advocated this course of action.

--G.
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Just to reassure you, Gryph, my diabetes is actually rather minor and I was exaggerating for humor's sake -- minimal medication and attention to diet is all I need to stay within the 100-130 mg/dl blood sugar range. I can scarf a sleeve of McDonald's fries or eat a piece of pie on a whim without really harming myself, as long as I don't do it too frequently; I'd be cautious with this bit of sugary goodness, but I needn't actually avoid it.

-- Bob
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My race is pacifist and does not believe in war. We kill only out of personal spite.

If only our Foreman grill wasn't fleishig (that's yiddish for 'meat', for those who don't keep Kosher). I've seen that recently and so wanted to try it, but I don't have a waffle iron either. Perhaps it's time to get one... :)

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Like, y'know, rocky road waffles with marshmellows and chopped walnuts. :)

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"She's old, she's lame, she's barren too, // "She's not worth feed or hay, // "But I'll give her this," - he blew smoke at me - // "She was something in her day." -- Garnet Rogers, Small Victory

FiMFiction.net: we might accept blatant porn involving the cast of My Little Pony but as God is my witness we have standards.

My waffle iron doesn't either; the top is just heavy. The pattern wouldn't be as interesting, though, I'll grant you that. :)

--G.
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Oh, yes, important tip I should've included in the OP (not necessarily "don't do this," but "beware of this," at least). My old-fashioned "normal waffles" iron has non-detachable plates too. I've found that wet sponging while it's still hot works pretty well (but the sponge has to be good and wet so it doesn't scorch, and the operation is best performed with Ove Gloves* on). Also, it helps to give it a quick spray with Pam or the like, but be careful to wait until the heating elements cycle off. (The plates aren't hot enough to ignite the spray - at least mine aren't - but the elements probably would be. The management accepts no responsibility etc.)

--G.
* One of two As Seen On TV products that have met or exceeded their hype in my experience, the other being the Pasta Boat.
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*snicker*
I just dumped one of those (a pasta boat) off at the local Goodwill after the spring jun... yard sale. My mother had given us one I'm not sure how many years ago and it never left the box.

Mayhap it will find a home that will actually put it to it's specified use.

Brian

I had to look this up, and I'm wondering: what's the benefit? I mean, is boiling water and then pulling pasta out of a pot with a pair of tongs really so difficult that you need a plastic thing to do the cooking for you?

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-Pasha (Yes, I own a pasta machine. No, I don't use it enough.)
"Don't change the subject"
"Too slow, already did."

It's easier to clean than an 8-quart pot and doesn't require constant monitoring during the cooking process; you just set the time and leave it until the beep. I consider each of those factors a win. I'm not hipster enough to derive moral superiority from not simplifying stuff I could've simplified. :)

--G.
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