RECIPES
Basic Waffles
Fresh, homemade waffles make breakfast a special occasion. Freeze the extras to use when time is scarce.
Makes 12 waffles
21⁄4 cups
21⁄2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1tablespoon baking powder
1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2teaspoon salt
13⁄4 cups lowfat milk
6tablespoons vegetable oil
2large eggs
Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron.
When the iron is ready, the audible signal will sound and green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 3⁄4 cup batter onto the center of lower grid; spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within 1⁄2 inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When audible signal sounds and green indicator light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 174 (44% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 4g
•fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 38mg • sod. 248mg
•calc. 118mg • fiber 1g
Light and Crispy
Buttermilk Waffles
Whipping the egg whites makes these waffles
Makes 10 waffles
2cups unbleached,
3tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
2teaspoons baking powder
1teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2teaspoon salt
13⁄4 cups buttermilk
6tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2large eggs, separated
Place flour, 11⁄2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and egg yolks until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients until well blended and smooth. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron.
Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until frothy. Add remaining sugar and continue to whip until firm, but not dry, peaks form. Carefully fold whites into batter in two additions, using a large rubber spatula, until the whites and batter are completely incorporated.
When iron is ready, the audible signal will sound and green indicator light will illuminate. Pour
3⁄4 cup batter in the center of lower grid; spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within 1⁄2 inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When audible signal sounds and green indicator light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 172 (38% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 5g
•fat. 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 52mg • sod. 310mg
•calc. 63mg • fiber 1g
Sweet Belgian Yeast Waffles
These waffles bake with crispy exteriors
and light, fluffy interiors.
Makes 12 waffles
11⁄2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1⁄4cup warm water
1⁄2cup unsalted butter
2 cups warm lowfat milk
2cups unbleached,
2⁄3cup cornstarch
2eggs, separated
1⁄3cup granulated sugar, divided
1⁄2teaspoon salt
1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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