Types of Waffle Makers
Standard Waffle Makers: Standard waffle makers create waffles that are usually between 5 and 7 inches across. The pockets are not very deep and the waffles tend to be an even texture all the way through. Standard waffle makers often cook several waffles at a time, creating clear divisions between multiple waffles for easy cutting.
Belgian Waffle Makers: Belgian waffles are thicker than their standard counterparts, but they tend to be the same size across. Belgian waffles are often circular and require a more time-intensive recipe to create. These waffles are crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and have deep pockets
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Based on that I think we have a Belgium waffle maker. We have a very large family and DH researched it and got this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Waring-WMK200-...m+waffle+maker
We used to have the one with the hearts and like the ones that flip the waffle better as the result is an almost perfect waffle. We use whatever waffle recipe we want and have never noticed that the Belgium waffle iron needed a specific batter.