Buttermilk waffles

I've only made waffles one other time, but I have to say, my parents, older-than-me, waffle iron is awesome! The waffles make an excellent change up to our breakfast routine. This recipe makes a TON of waffles-like 20-24 and that's no exaggeration. So definitely think about cutting this in half unless you're making them for a lot of people.

Buttlermilk waffles-adapted from Cuisinart Recipe Booklet
Total time: 20 minutes
Makes 20-24 waffles

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 1/2 cups lowfat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

Lightly coat your waffle maker with cooking spray and preheat to desired setting.

Put the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix the dry ingredients to sift.

In two other large bowls, separate the egg whites and egg yolks. Put the buttermilk, milk, vanilla and melted butter in with the egg yolks and mix well. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.

Whip the egg whites with a mixer approximately 2 minutes until firm peaks form. Carefully incorporate egg whites into the batter, being careful not to over mix.

Pour the batter into your waffle maker and cook to desired doneness.

Waffles

As I was started to register for wedding gifts, I was telling my mom I was thinking of registering for a waffle maker. Even though Scott and I tend to stay pretty basic for our weekend breakfasts (eggs, bacon, toast), every once in awhile I want to try something new, or do breakfast for dinner! Instead of me registering for a new one, my mom gave me hers that was barely used. I'm pretty sure it's from their wedding (26 years ago!), but it works fantastically!

I loved this recipe. It was extremely easy to make, and makes about 3 waffle irons full (my waffle iron makes four smaller waffles, so this was about 12 waffles for us).

Waffles-adapted from Tasty Kitchen
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Serves 5

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Syrup and butter for serving

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar. Add in milk, vegetable oil, egg and vanilla extract and whisk until well blended. Heat up your waffle iron and cook according to package directions. Serve with syrup and butter as desired.