Waffles were a big deal at the little house on Ankeny Street; my mother had a large waffle baker that had a long black ‘fabric-type’ of cord with little gold threads running through it. She would make one very large waffle or 4 individual pieces could be torn apart and shared; butter, jam or maple syrup was passed around the table and we were convinced we were the luckiest kids on the street.
Most often waffles were reserved for weekend breakfasts but occasionally we’d also have them for dinner. Nothing fancy, waffles were whisked together using the recipe on the back of the Bisquick box; once mixed, the batter rested for about 15 minutes and then poured into that screaming hot waffle iron. 10 minutes later, steamy hot, golden brown waffles appeared.
The little house on Ankeny Street is but a distant memory but waffles are still a big deal in this house; my mother’s waffle baker long gone, I had been looking for a Belgian waffle baker that would produce light, yet crispy waffles and if possible, made more than one at a time. KitchenAid was kind enough to send me their Waffle Baker to use and I will say that this is one gorgeous countertop appliance. Seriously.
Some of the features include: waffles bake at a constant temperature and waffle browning is controlled with a baking timer, the non-stick plates wipe clean with a damp cloth or paper towel and it makes two 7-inch waffles at a time in less than 5 minutes. It is a dream. And if by chance you have leftover waffles, these freeze well and can be reheated in a toaster oven – making weekday waffles super easy!
Take a peek at a recent Sunday morning in our house:
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GLUTEN-FREE BROWN-BUTTER YEAST WAFFLES
Ever so slightly adapted from A Baking Life
Makes approximately 4, 7-inch Belgian waffles
NOTE: You’ll note that in the video piece I didn’t brown the butter, but found that after I’ve made these at least 5 times (I seem to have an addiction!) we really love the extra nuttiness brown butter adds to the flavor of these waffles – highly, highly recommend you give it a try!
INGREDIENTS:
- 245 grams Tara’s gluten-free pastry flour **(see note below)
- 25 grams gluten-free millet flour
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk
- 1½ teaspoons rapid rise yeast
- 12 fluid ounces whole milk
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted to brown-butter and cooled
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup (we use grade B)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
METHOD:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pastry flour, millet flour, psyllium husk powder and yeast; set aside
- Heat the milk to 115 degrees; pour into a large mixing bowl and add browned butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Mix well and allow to cool to lukewarm
- Add the eggs and flour mixture. Stir to combine, but stopping just before the batter is completely smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest on the counter for 45-minutes to an hour
- Batter should begin to bubble and rise; refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, overnight (this really helps to develop that yeasty flavor!)
- The next morning, make waffles according to manufacturer’s directions
**This pastry flour mix is the golden key to light, fluffy, yet crispy waffles! Follow the link for Tara’s recipe – it is a must
Strawberries, whipped cream & chocolate sauce 😀 yum!
We love to top our waffles with any fresh fruit, but when it’s a special occasion, it is Nutella, and shredded coconut, or bananas…making me hungry thinking about it!
Strawberries w/whip cream
I can’t wait to try those gluten-free waffles!
My favorite waffle topping? What isn’t good on top of a waffle? I guess among my favorites would be homemade apple butter. Or pretty much any simmered fruit. And we can’t forget chocolate! Does that qualify for three entries? Pick me! Pick me! 😉 PS. I already like you on facebook!
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I love just good ‘ol fashion butter and maple syrup!
Real butter and real maple syrup are my favorite toppings for waffles
Peanut butter and chocolate chips!
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I love peanut butter and real maple syrup on my waffles!
my husband is a waffle-afficianado; I’m sure he’d love to try it out!
I love pumpkin butter and walnuts on my waffles !!
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I love, love, love 100% yummy, authentic maple syrup on my waffles.
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I haven’t had yet what I hope to have become a favorite. I’m ‘testing’ making a waffle to use as a sandwich bun; herby, maybe cheesy but certainly goody, goody. 🙂
I’ve liked you on FB. BTW, Best waffle toppers are fresh strawberries and homemade vanilla ice cream – this was our go to supper in June as a kid!
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I am so excited this was RT on Twitter, now following you on Twitter and Facebook! And KitchenAid on Twitter too. I love mine, I don’t know why I didn’t think to follow sooner.
My favorite topping on Waffles would have to just be a good amount of butter and maple syrup! Yum.
I love covering my waffles with strawberry Greek yogurt and fresh sliced strawberries and yummy blueberries! Or I’ll mix some cinnamon in my waffle mix and top them with diced apples and honey Greek yogurt and more local honey 🙂 scrumptious!
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