Classic Buttermilk Waffl es
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1
⁄
cups all-purpose fl our
2
1
⁄
cup cornstarch
2
2 tbsp. cornmeal (optional)
1 tbsp. baking powder
3
⁄
tsp. baking soda
4
1 tsp. salt
In large bowl, sift or whisk together fl our, cornstarch, cornmeal,
baking powder, baking soda and salt to blend thoroughly; set
aside. In mixer bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add
sugar; continue beating just until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk and vanilla to blend.
Using rubber spatula, stir buttermilk mixture into fl our mixture,
blending until dry ingredients are moistened. (There should
still be small lumps; do not over mix.) Stir in melted butter. Fold
in beaten egg whites until combined. Pour batter onto hot,
greased waffl e maker and bake.
Makes about 5
cups batter
1
⁄
2
Waffl e Tip: Cornstarch makes the waffl es crisper. If you don't
have cornstarch, you could still make great waffl es by omitting
cornstarch and increasing fl our to 2 cups. Bake as directed
Buttermilk Blueberry Waffl es
Pour batter onto bottom grid of waffl e maker; sprinkle batter
with fresh (or defrosted frozen) blueberries. Close waffl e maker
and bake as directed.
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3 large eggs, separated
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
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3
⁄
cups buttermilk
4
1
⁄
tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1
⁄
cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,
2
melted
Old World Belgian Waffl es
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2
⁄
cups all-purpose fl our
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 fl our, 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 waffl e maker and bake.
Makes about 4
cups batter
1
⁄
2
Whole Wheat Waffl es
(carb smart with whole grain goodness)
3
⁄
cup whole wheat fl our
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 fl our, 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 fl our 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 waffl e
maker and bake.
Makes about 2 cups batter
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(yeast-leavened)
3 large eggs
1
⁄
cup unsalted butter, melted
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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
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