Sweet Biscuit Waffles
A variation of a centuries-old classic
waffle from Belgium.
Makes 20 waffles
4–5
ounces sweet biscuits, such as
arrowroot cookies
3
cups lowfat milk
1
⁄
2
cup unsalted butter
4
cups all-purpose flour
1
tablespoon baking powder
1
teaspoon baking soda
1
⁄
4
cup granulated sugar
1
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
3
large eggs, separated
Place biscuits in a large mixing bowl. Place
milk and butter in a small saucepan over
medium low and heat until butter is melted. Pour
warm milk and butter over biscuits and stir until
they are dissolved, about 1 minute. To the milk
mixture, whisk in flour, baking powder, baking
soda, sugar, salt, and egg yolks until mixture is
a smooth batter. Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle
Iron.
Whip egg whites to firm, but not dry, peaks
using an electric mixer. 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
1
1
⁄
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 194 (30% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 5g
• fat 2g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 47mg • sod. 224mg
• calc. 810mg • fiber 1g
Chocolate Chip Graham
Cracker Waffles
A sweet treat for breakfast, or top with vanilla
ice cream for a comfort food dessert.
Makes 24 waffles
1
⁄
4
cup packed brown sugar
2
2
⁄
3
cups all-purpose flour
1
1
⁄
3
cups graham cracker crumbs
1
⁄
4
cup granulated sugar
2
tablespoons baking powder
1
⁄
2
teaspoon baking soda
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1
teaspoon salt
3
1
⁄
2
cups lowfat milk
4
large eggs, separated
3
⁄
4
cup unsalted butter, melted and
cooled slightly
1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1
1
⁄
3
cups mini chocolate morsels
2
⁄
3
cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts,
pecans, almonds or hazelnuts)
Crumble brown sugar into a large mixing bowl.
Add flour, graham cracker crumbs, sugar,
baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
Stir and reserve. Combine milk and egg yolks,
stir until smooth. Stir in melted butter and
vanilla; reserve. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks
form. Add milk mixture to dry mixture and stir
until smooth. Fold in chocolate morsels and
nuts. Stir
1
⁄
3
of the whipped egg whites gently
into the batter to lighten. Fold in remaining egg
whites gently, taking care not to deflate. Let
batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your
Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron.
When iron is ready, the audible signal will sound
and green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 1
1
⁄
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. When audible
signal sounds and green indicator light turns
on again, waffle is ready. Repeat with remaining
batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 269 (48% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 5g
• fat 14g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 46mg • sod. 281mg
• calc. 63mg • fiber 2g
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