Waffles

 Note on Chef's Choice waffle maker:

• Select "Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior" or "Uniform Texture".
• Darkness: To darken the waffle, move toward a higher number; to lighten, turn to a lower number.
• Start by putting 2 Tbsp water when ready to cook.
• 1/2 Cup of "lava thick" batter.
• Waffles may be kept warm in a preheated 300°F oven for 5 to10 minutes but their consistency may change.
• Batter can be held overnight under refrigeration. If it thickens, add milk to restore to the desired consistency.

Ingredient Notes

• Sugar in waffle batter enhances the browning of the waffle especially on the surface where the temperatures are highest.
• Cornmeal in waffle batter adds extra crunch. Only a few tablespoons are needed to add texture.
• Butter and oil enhance flavor and can increase the darkening of the waffle. But too much liquid inhibits surface browning.
• Eggs add their own flavor to the mix and importantly they reduce the tendency of waffles to "split".

Our Favorite Recipe

Chef's Choice Recipes

Basic Wheat Flour Waffles

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1¼ -1½ cups milk, as needed
• Makes 5-6 waffles

Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Stir with a wire whisk to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Add the melted butter, eggs and about 1½ cups of milk. Blend with a wirewhisk until smooth and free from lumps. 

Fruit Additions to the Basic Waffle Recipes

• Spicy Banana.  Fold in ½ cup of mashed ripe bananas and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
• Country Apple. Fold in ¼ cup of finely chopped (peeled) apples and ¼ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Blueberry. Fold in ½ cup Maine (small) blueberries and a pinch of nutmeg.

European Home Style Waffles

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, separated
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup milk, more if needed

1. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl combine the egg yolks, buttermilk, milk and melted butter.

3. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the liquid into the dry ingredients,

4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they are foamy and hold soft peaks. Gently, fold the egg whites into the batter.

Cornmeal Waffles

• 1½ cups all purpose flour
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk, depending on batter consistency

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to blend well.

2. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the eggs and oil. 

3. Slowly pour in the milk, mixing constantly until a thick batter is obtained.

The Authentic Belgian Waffle Recipe

• 8 oz. granulated sugar
• 1 cup (8 oz.) melted butter
• 4 eggs – separated
• 8 oz. self-rising flour

1. Place the granulated sugar in a medium size bowl.  Mix in the melted butter.  Mix in the 4 egg yolks.

2. Add and then mix in thoroughly the self-rising flour.

3. In a small bowl beat the 4 egg whites until stiff. Stir egg whites into the mixture until fully blended. 

4. Add more flour as necessary to stiffen the batter. The batter should flow off a spoon butonly slowly.