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Gingerbread Belgian Waffles
These waffles have the flavor of just-baked gingerbread, and are delicious served
with fresh fruit or caramelized apples and pears.
Makes about 6 waffles
½
cup (125ml) warm water
1
teaspoon granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1½ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
1
cup (about 50g) graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
2
cups (500ml) warm milk (about 105°F)
3
large eggs, separated
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Measure the water into a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and yeast;
stir to dissolve. Let stand 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the flour,
graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, salt, ginger, and lemon zest; stir to
combine; reserve. Add the milk, egg yolks, melted cooled butter, and vanilla to the
yeast mixture. Stir until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth,
using a hand mixer on low speed. Cover with waxed paper and let stand to rise in
a warm, draft-free place for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites until stiff, but not
dry. Gently fold them into the batter.
Preheat your Waring
®
Belgian Waffle Maker on setting #5 or preferred setting*
(ready light will illuminate when preheated).
Use the measuring cup to measure out batter, spreading evenly into waffle grids.
Close lid and rotate 180˚ to the right and bake the waffles until the Ready light
turns off and then on again. Rotate waffle maker 180˚ to the left. Remove waffle
and repeat with remaining batter. For best results, do not open waffle maker
during cooking process.
Waffles may be kept warm in a low (200°F/95°C) oven. Arrange waffles on a
cookie sheet on a rack in the warm oven. Serve with lemon curd, fruit, jam,
powdered sugar, a warm fruit syrup, or whipped cream.
*We recommend using setting #5 to achieve a golden-brown baked Belgian
waffle. Adjust the browning control if you prefer lighter or darker waffles.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 458 (44% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 11g • fat 23g
sat. fat 12g • chol. 159mg • sod. 279mg • calc. 120mg • fiber 1g
