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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 6 waffles
½
cup warm water
1
teaspoon granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1
cup graham cracker crumbs
¼
cup granulated sugar
¼
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon ground ginger
½
teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
2
cups warm milk (about 105°F)
3
large eggs, separated
½
cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
Measure 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. 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 into
the batter.
Preheat your Waring Pro
®
Professional Belgian Waffle
Maker on setting #4 or preferred setting* (green indicator
light will be illuminated when preheated).
