Old World Belgian Waffles
(yeast-leavened)
2
1
⁄
cups all-purpose flour
2
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
1
1
⁄
tsp. active dry yeast
2
1
1
⁄
tsp. salt
4
(120 to130ºF to activate yeast)
In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast and salt to
blend. In medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, butter and
vanilla; add to dry ingredients, mixing until large lumps are
moistened. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour or
until light and bubbly (Or, cover and refrigerate overnight.) Stir
down batter; pour onto hot, greased waffle maker and bake.
Makes about 4
cups batter
1
⁄
2
Whole Wheat Waffles
(carb smart with whole grain goodness)
3
⁄
cup whole wheat flour
4
1
⁄
cup wheat bran
4
2 tbsp. wheat germ
1 tsp. baking powder
1
⁄
tsp. salt
4
In medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, wheat
bran, wheat germ, baking powder and salt to blend thoroughly;
set aside. In mixer bowl, beat egg white just until stiff peaks
form; set aside. Whisk together egg yolk, milk and honey. Using
rubber spatula, stir milk mixture into flour mixture, blending just
until dry ingredients are moistened. (There should still be small
lumps; do not over mix.) Stir in melted butter. Fold in beaten
egg white until combined. Pour batter onto hot, greased waffle
maker and bake.
Makes about 2 cups batter
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3 large eggs
1
⁄
cup unsalted butter, melted
3
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups very warm milk
1 egg, separated
3
⁄
cup skim or nonfat milk
4
1 tbsp. honey (optional)
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Waffles
1
1
⁄
cups all-purpose flour
2
1
1
⁄
tsp. baking powder
2
1
⁄
tsp. salt
2
1
⁄
cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate,
cut into chunks
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt to blend thoroughly;
set aside. In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and
chocolate on HIGH 1 to 1
minutes or until butter is melted.
1
⁄
4
Stir chocolate until completely melted. Whisk in sugar and
vanilla (Be sure mixture is not hot enough to cook eggs when
added; cool slightly, if necessary). Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add
flour mixture, in 3 parts, alternately with milk, in 2 parts (Batter
will thicken as chocolate cools.) Pour or spoon batter onto hot,
greased waffle maker and bake.
Serve with sweetened, quartered strawberries and whipped
cream. For a special treat, top waffles with ice cream, caramel
or fudge sauce, whipped cream and toasted nuts.
Makes about 3 cups batter
Double Chocolate Waffles
Stir
cup mini chocolate morsels into prepared batter; bake
1
⁄
3
as directed.
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1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3
⁄
cup milk
4
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