Tips to Make Perfect Waffles, Suggested Toppings

Storage

Store unit in a cool dry place, with cord wrapped securely.

TIPS TO MAKE

PERFECT WAFFLES

We recommend setting #3 or #4 for golden brown waffles, either from mix or homemade.

If you prefer crisper, darker waffles, increase the browning control.

For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto the center of the lower grid and spread out evenly to the edges. The entire lower grid should be filled. We recommend using 2 cups batter per batch for most recipes.

Waffles are best when made to order, but prebaked waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F oven. Place in a baking pan or wrap in foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispiness.

Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow to cool completely; then place in plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in toaster or toaster oven when ready to use.

SUGGESTED TOPPINGS

Maple syrup, fruit syrups

Warm fruit compote, fruit sauce

Fresh berries, chopped fruit

Chopped nuts

Powdered sugar

Whipped cream

Ice cream, sorbet

Chocolate sauce

Fruited yogurt

Recipes

Basic Waffles

Fresh, homemade waffles make breakfast a special occasion. Freeze the extras to use when time is short.

Makes 24 waffles

6 cups all-purpose flour

1⁄4cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3tablespoons baking powder

11⁄2 teaspoons baking soda

11⁄2 teaspoons salt

51⁄4 cups lowfat milk

1cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6large 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 preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 2 cups of batter evenly over the lower grid; spread batter using a heat-proof spatula to within 1⁄2 inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When green indicator light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.

Nutritional information per waffle:

Calories 262 (44% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 7g

•fat 13g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 57mg • sod. 372mg

•calc. 177mg • fiber 1g

Chocolate Brownie Waffles

A treat for breakfast or dessert. Makes 24 waffles

4cups all-purpose flour

11⁄2 cups granulated sugar

11⁄3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

2tablespoons baking powder

1teaspoon baking soda

1teaspoon salt

1teaspoon cinnamon

4cups reduced-fat milk (may use evaporated fat free milk)

4large eggs

2teaspoons vanilla extract

8tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly

11⁄3 cups semisweet mini chocolate morsels

1cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Place the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a