Crisp & Fluffy Waffles

Crisp & Fluffy Waffles - from Spark Recipies online

Description:

This is a nice light, airy, delicious restaurant quality waffle.   Well worth the extra time to make!

Ingredients:

3/4 c. flour

1/4 c. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/4 tsp. Baking Soda

1 c. buttermilk     OR (not both!)

1 c. milk, less 1 Tblsp.& Add 1 Tblsp. vinegar- this is how you make buttermilk if not on hand

6 Tblsp. olive oil or vegetable oil

1 egg yolk

1 egg white

1 Tblsp. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1.   Stir together dry ingredients in one bowl

2.   In separate bowl, combine milk, vinegar, egg yolk, and oil. Whisk with fork.

3.   In a third bowl, beat egg white until nearly soft peaks.   Sprinkle sugar while shipping until glossy, Gently stir in vanilla

4.   Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until blended.   Fold in egg white mixture with spatula.

For a four inch waffle, about 1/3 cup batter fills the waffle iron for each waffle, but the amount you need to fill your waffle iron will very according to the size.

Number Of Servings: 10

Submitted by Moiya Wood

Title: Caramel Buttermilk Syrup

Description:

Deliciously light, and so yummy served warm! Great for waffles, Pancakes, French toast, and ice cream! Also super delicious on pears or with applesauce.

Ingredients:

1 C unsalted butter

2 C Sugar

1 C Buttermilk (can make by putting 1 Tbsp vinegar in cup measure, then fill to 1 C with milk and let sit 5-10 min.)

2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions:

In a LARGE saucepan (this bubbles up a lot) over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to boil. Boil for 3 min. Remove from heat and add baking soda, stirring to combine (syrup will bubble up and foam) Stir in the vanilla. Let cool somewhat before serving.

Submitted by Sarah Wood