The Art of the Bubble Waffle: Muffle's Craft

Making a great bubble waffle is more than just pouring batter into an iron. It's a craft that requires skill, timing, and care. Here's how we make each Muffle bubble waffle.

Step 1: The Batter

Every day starts with the batter. We mix flour, eggs, sugar, and evaporated milk in precise proportions. The consistency has to be just right — thin enough to flow into every mould of the iron, but thick enough to create a substantial, chewy waffle.

We also offer variations:

• Pandan — fragrant and slightly sweet
• Choc Chip — studded with chocolate chips
• Mochi — infused with chewy mochi

Step 2: Heating the Iron

Our bubble waffle iron needs to reach the perfect temperature before we start cooking. Too cool, and the waffle will be pale and soft. Too hot, and the outside burns before the inside cooks.

Our team knows the iron intimately — they can tell when it's ready by the way the heat feels and the way a drop of batter sizzles.

Step 3: Pouring and Cooking

The batter is poured into the hot iron, filling each mould. The iron is then closed and flipped — the flip is crucial, as it ensures the batter distributes evenly into every bubble.

The cooking time is precise. We're looking for a specific golden colour — not too light, not too dark. The exterior should be crispy, the interior chewy.

Step 4: Rolling and Shaping

When the waffle comes off the iron, it's rolled into a cone shape. This is where the magic happens — the bubbles create natural pockets that hold ice cream, fruit, and sauce.

The rolling needs to happen while the waffle is still hot and pliable. Once it cools, it becomes crisp and holds its shape.

Step 5: The Toppings

Now comes the fun part. The waffle cone is filled with:

• A spread (Nutella, Biscoff, peanut butter)
• Ice cream (your choice of flavour)
• Fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas)
• Sauces (maple, chocolate, caramel)
• Crunchy toppings (Oreos, biscuits)

Each topping is added with care — not just thrown on, but arranged to create a beautiful, balanced dessert.

Step 6: The Final Touch

The finished waffle is handed to you — warm, heavy with toppings, and ready to eat. The contrast of warm, crispy waffle with cold ice cream is the signature Muffle experience.

The Craft

What makes our waffles special isn't any single step — it's the combination. The quality batter, the skilled team, the specialised iron, the fresh ingredients, and the care that goes into every waffle. It's a craft we're proud of.

Come watch the craft in action at Muffle — inside Fremantle Markets!