Stir yeast and sugar into warm water in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Warm butter and milk together in a small sauce- pan over low heat so that the butter melts but the milk does not exceed 110˚F (if mixture is hot- ter than 110°, allow to cool to
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk and butter mixture, yeast mixture, 1⁄4 cup of the sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir in the milk and flour/cornstarch mixture alternately, ending with the flour. Wrap in plastic and let stand until mixture is doubled in volume, about an hour. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron.
Whip egg whites until frothy, and then add remaining 1⁄4 cup sugar. Continue to whip until firm peaks form. Carefully fold whites into waffle batter using a large rubber spatula.
When iron is ready, the audible signal will sound and green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 11⁄2 cups batter onto the center of the 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 indica- tor light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 203 (38% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro. 4g
•fat 9g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 53mg • sod. 149mg
•calc. 57mg • fiber 1g
Chocolate Brownie
Waffles
A great brunch or dessert waffle.
Makes 16 waffles
2cups
3⁄4cup granulated sugar
2⁄3cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2teaspoon salt
1⁄2teaspoon cinnamon
2cups lowfat milk
2large eggs, lightly beaten
2teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1⁄2cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
1cup semisweet mini chocolate morsels
1⁄2cup (1 ounce) finely chopped walnuts or pecans
Place the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla. Stir with a whisk until well blended and smooth. Stir in melted butter. Let batter stand 5 minutes. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron.
When iron is ready, the audible signal will sound and green indicator light will illuminate. Stir chocolate morsels and chopped walnuts/pecans into batter. Pour 11⁄2 cups batter onto center of the lower grid; spread the 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 audible signal sounds and green indicator light turns on again, waffle is ready. Remove waffle using a heatproof plastic spatula. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 237 (45% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 5g
•fat 12g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 44mg • sod. 176mg
•calc. 55mg • fiber 2g
Apple Walnut Waffles
Stir a teaspoon of cinnamon into maple syrup and warm to serve with Apple Walnut Waffles.
Makes 20 waffles
6tablespoons packed brown sugar
22⁄3 cups
1⁄2cup whole wheat flour
1⁄2cup honey toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups lowfat milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2⁄3cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely diced or shredded apple (1 apple, 8 ounces, peeled and cored)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Crumble the brown sugar into a medium bowl to remove all lumps. Add both flours, wheat germ, baking powder and salt. Stir to blend.
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