The slightly more flexible hinge allows the lid of the appliance to lift during baking, but does not tilt. This allows the dough to spread and rise and prevents it from being compressed due to a lack of flexibility. The waffles are nice and fluffy. In addition, the ability to expand ‘’upwards‘’ prevents batter with leavening agent from swelling out the sides.
WAFFLE IRON ALL - What exactly does it mean that the hinge is flexible?
