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• When preparing waffle batter, do not overmix, or waffles will be tough. Stir batter
only until large lumps of dry ingredients disappear.
• The optimal amount of batter to produce a full-shaped waffle, without overflowing, will
vary with different waffle batters. Pouring batter from a measuring cup will help
you gauge how much batter to use each time. Fill bottom grid of waffle maker
with enough batter to cover peak areas of the grid, about ¾ to 1 cup.
• For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to outer edge of grid, using
a heatproof rubber spatula or other non-metallic utensil before closing lid.
• Cake-based waffles, such as the Chocolate Waffles, are more tender than regular
waffles and may require more care when removing from waffle maker. Use a
spatula to support waffles when removing from the waffle maker.
• To retain crispness, move waffles to a wire cooling rack to prevent steam from
accumulating underneath.
• When serving several waffles at one time, keep waffles hot and crisp by placing
on a rack in a preheated 200°F oven until ready to serve.
• Already cooled waffles can be re-warmed and re-crisped by returning to hot
waffle maker. Set Waffle Temperature Control to low setting. Place waffle on grid
so grooves match up; close lid and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to
prevent burning.
• Baked waffles freeze well. Cool completely on wire rack. Store in plastic freezer
bag or in covered container, separating waffles with wax paper. Reheat frozen
waffles in an oven, toaster oven or regular toaster until hot and crisp.
Crunchy French Toast Waffles
1 cup dry breakfast cereal (sugared flakes or crunchy peanut butter work best)
1 cup prepackaged waffle mix
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
¾ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Plug in waffle maker and set to desired temperature.
• In a large bowl, mix together breakfast cereal, waffle mix, sugar, and cinnamon.
• In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs and vanilla together.
• Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix until thoroughly moistened and no
dry pockets remain.
• Pour batter onto hot, greased waffle maker (make sure ready light is lit), close,
and flip using the handle.
• Waffle is done when ready light comes on. (Approximately 5-8 minutes depending
on desired doneness).
• Serve with warm maple syrup.
Yield: 2 waffles
Recipes
Bacon and Cheddar Waffles
½ cup cooked bacon (approximately 6 cooked slices), chopped and cooled
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1½ cups cake flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 Tbsp. bacon grease
• Plug in waffle maker and set to desired temperature.
• In a large bowl, mix together cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, cake flour, baking
powder, sugar, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk and bacon grease together.
• Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix until thoroughly moistened and no
dry pockets remain.
• Pour batter onto hot, greased waffle maker (make sure ready light is lit), close,
and flip using the handle.
• Waffle is done when ready light comes on. (Approximately 5-8 minutes depending
on desired doneness).
• Serve with warm maple syrup or powdered sugar dusting and applesauce
Yield: 4 waffles