GLUTEN-FREE BROWN-BUTTER YEASTED WAFFLES

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:

 

KitchenAid has graciously offered to send one Smith Bites reader a Waffle Baker of their own; simply ‘like’ Smith Bites on Facebook and leave me a comment on your favorite waffle topping – that’s it and you’re entered! If you’d like extra entries you can:

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Full Disclosure: KitchenAidUSA provided me with a Waffle Baker free of charge; however, all opinions are strictly my own.

81 Comments

  1. Kathie McAuliffe

    Strawberries, whipped cream & chocolate sauce πŸ˜€ yum!

  2. 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!

  3. Strawberries w/whip cream

  4. I can’t wait to try those gluten-free waffles!

  5. 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! πŸ˜‰ PS. I already like you on facebook!

  6. I love just good ‘ol fashion butter and maple syrup!

  7. Real butter and real maple syrup are my favorite toppings for waffles

  8. Peanut butter and chocolate chips!

    I like you on Facebook and am following Kitchenaid on twitter

  9. I love peanut butter and real maple syrup on my waffles!

  10. my husband is a waffle-afficianado; I’m sure he’d love to try it out!

  11. I love pumpkin butter and walnuts on my waffles !!

  12. I follow KitchenAide on Twitter

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  14. I love, love, love 100% yummy, authentic maple syrup on my waffles.

  15. I follow @KitchenAidUSA on twitter : @nutmeg237 πŸ™‚

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  17. I am following you on twitter: @nutmeg237

  18. 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. πŸ™‚

  19. 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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  22. I like SmithBites on facebook and my favorite topping is maple syrup.

  23. I follow KitchenAid on Twitter

  24. 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.

  25. 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 πŸ™‚ scrumptious!

    • The Rolling PIN Cook

      And I’m following Smith Bites and Kitchen aid on twitter and I like the Smith Bites Facebook page! ZHave a delicious day!

  26. I follow KitchenAid on twitter. πŸ™‚

  27. I’ve subscribed to the Smith Bites YouTube channel.