Stir yeast and sugar into warm water in a small
bowl; let stand until foamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Warm butter and milk together in a small
saucepan over low heat so that the butter melts
but the milk does not exceed 110˚ (if temperature
is over 110°F, allow to cool to 105–110° before
continuing). Set butter and milk mixture aside.
Place the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl
and stir; reserve.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks,
milk and butter mixture, yeast mixture,
1
⁄
4
cup of
the sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir in the milk and
flour/cornstarch mixture alternately, ending with
the flour. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until
mixture is doubled in volume, about an hour.
Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron.
Whip egg whites until frothy, and then add
remaining tablespoon of sugar. Continue to
whip until firm peaks form. Gently fold whites
into waffle batter using a large rubber spatula.
When the iron is ready, the audible signal will
sound and green indicator light will illuminate.
Pour
3
⁄
4
cup batter onto the center of 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 indicator light
turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and
carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with
remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 228 (38% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 5g
• fat 10g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 59mg • sod. 135mg
• calc. 69mg • fiber 1g
Chocolate Brownie Waffles
A great brunch or dessert waffle.
Makes 8 waffles
1
cup all-purpose flour
6
tablespoons granulated sugar
1
⁄
3
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons baking powder
1
⁄
4
teaspoon baking soda
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt
1
⁄
4
teaspoon cinnamon
1
cup lowfat milk
1
large egg, lightly beaten
1
⁄
2
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted,
cooled slightly
1
⁄
2
cup semisweet mini chocolate morsels
1
⁄
3
cup (1 ounce) finely chopped walnuts
or pecans
Place the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking
powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a
medium bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add
the milk, egg and vanilla. Stir with a whisk until
well blended and smooth. Stir in melted butter.
Let batter stand 5 minutes. Preheat Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron.
When the iron ready, the audible signal will
sound and green indicator light will illuminate.
Stir chocolate morsels and chopped
walnuts/pecans into batter. Pour
3
⁄
4
cup batter
onto center of lower grid; spread the 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 indicator light turns on again,
waffle is ready. Remove waffle using a heatproof
plastic spatula. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 237 (45% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 5g
• fat 12g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 44mg • sod. 176mg
• calc. 55mg • fiber 2g
Cinnamon Waffles
Top these tasty waffles with warm maple syrup
and fresh fruit.
Makes 12 waffles
2
tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2
cups all-purpose flour
1
tablespoon baking powder
1
⁄
2
teaspoon baking soda
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons ground cinnamon
1
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
1
3
⁄
4
cups lowfat milk
6
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
Crumble the brown sugar to remove all lumps
and place in a medium mixing bowl with the
flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon,
and salt. Add the milk, oil and eggs; stir until
blended and smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes
before using. Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron.
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