omemade
waffles were not a part of my youth. It wasn't until my sons bought me a waffle iron one Mother's Day that I started to make
them at home.
Waffles are really quite easy to make as the batter is about the same as
what is used to make pancakes. The only real
difference between the two is how they look; whereas pancakes are round
and are baked on a griddle or frying pan, waffles are either square or
heart-shaped with a honeycomb surface that are baked in their own machine. I will say that waffles are thicker, more bread-like, and crisper and
their grids do make ideal pockets for the maple syrup and butter. You have the choice of buying either an electric or stovetop Waffle
iron
and both consist of two metal grids, facing each other, that are held
together with hinges. To make a waffle you pour the batter onto one
side of the iron, the second metal grid is then closed over the batter and
the waffle is cooked until crisp and golden brown. (It is always a
good idea to read your manufacturer's instructions before using your
waffle iron as there can be differences between models.) Of course,
waffles are perfect with a pat of butter and drizzling of maple syrup but
they are also excellent with whipped cream and fresh
berries.
In a large bowl whisk together the
flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In a separate bowl whisk together the
egg and milk. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, all at once, and stir
just until combined. Stir in the melted butter.
Depending on your machine's
instructions, you may need to lightly spray the grids with a non stick vegetable
spray.
Spoon about a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter (or amount that is recommended in your
waffle iron's instruction book) onto one side of the hot iron. Take a
knife or small metal spatula and smooth out the batter. Close the lid of
the iron and bake until brown and crisp. It is best to serve the waffles
immediately along with butter and maple syrup. These are also wonderful
when served with fresh berries and whipped cream as a dessert.
Makes about 6 - four inch (10 cm) square
waffles
Sources:
Greenspan, Dorie. 'Waffles'.
William Morrow and Company, Inc. New York: 1993.
Maree, Aaron. 'Patisserie'. Angus &
Robertson. New York: 1994.
Willan, Anne. 'LaVarenne Pratique'.
Crown Publishers, Inc. New York: 1989.
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omemade
waffles were not a part of my youth. It wasn't until my sons bought me a waffle iron one Mother's Day that I started to make
them at home.
iron
and both consist of two metal grids, facing each other, that are held
together with hinges. To make a waffle you pour the batter onto one
side of the iron, the second metal grid is then closed over the batter and
the waffle is cooked until crisp and golden brown. (It is always a
good idea to read your manufacturer's instructions before using your
waffle iron as there can be differences between models.) Of course,
waffles are perfect with a pat of butter and drizzling of maple syrup but
they are also excellent with whipped cream and fresh
berries.
