The first thing we need to know is that it is a dish that can work alone, like toast or “bread”, or have fillings of all kinds. We can add whatever we like the most: ham and cheese, fruits, vegetables, chicken, etc., and create even the most creative combinations for the whole family.
Waffles recipe
Dulce de leche, crushed nuts, ice cream melting on a freshly made homemade waffle… This image can break anyone’s diet. And it’s worth it. Dare to make waffles at home that are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients for the dough
- A cup of flour (can be substituted with whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour or to make lighter versions with fewer calories).
- A teaspoon of salt.
- Two teaspoons of baking powder or baking soda.
- Two spoons of sugar.
- Five eggs.
- One and a half cups of milk (one cup can be substituted for half of cream; or it can be light milk to make the recipe with less fat).
- Two to five tablespoons of melted butter (can be replaced with oil).
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract.
How to use the waffle maker
The first step is to preheat the waffle maker. You need to plug it in and wait for it to heat up. The most modern models allow you to program the temperature, which makes the task much easier.
If we do not have that technology, a good way to check the temperature is to drop one or two drops of water on the iron. If the drops jump out in 2 or 3 seconds, the waffle maker is ready to receive the batter we are going to prepare; Otherwise, you have to wait a little longer. And, if we add water and it disappears in less than two seconds, it is because the device is too hot.
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How to make the dough
- Dry ingredients: The first thing we add to the preparation is the dry components. We put flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a medium-sized container. The ideal is to sift them before placing them to achieve a better consistency.
- Eggs: We separate the whites from the yolks and put them in different containers. It is very important that there is no yolk left in the egg whites so that they are very fluffy.
- Claras: Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they rise and form peaks.
- Wet ingredients: Beat the butter with the yolks in a separate bowl. Add the milk, vanilla essence and continue beating until all the ingredients are completely integrated.
- Combination: We mix the wet and dry ingredients making a well in the dry ones. First, we add the yolk mixture and stir until everything is moist. It’s okay if there are some lumps left. Then, we add the egg whites and beat continuously until a homogeneous consistency is achieved.
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The cooking
- Oil: To prevent them from sticking, we must oil the waffle irons with a pastry brush or absorbent paper.
- Mass: We place the dough with a spoon on the lower plate of the machine. It is normal to use between half and a cup of mixture for each serving.
- Top: We close the lid and wait for it to cook. We must leave each one for two minutes so that it forms without pressing. A trick to tell when it’s ready is to watch the vapor production: if they are getting close to it, the vapor production will reduce.
- Final: When you are ready, we remove them using a spatula so as not to break the dough or scratch the Teflon of the plates. And ready. To the plate and season.
Tips for making the best waffles
- Amount: Getting the right amount of batter into the waffle maker can take some practice. Over time they will turn out perfect.
- Oil: Greasing the irons before each waffle is essential so that they do not stick. Some machines have non-stick surfaces.
- Without spray: It is not advisable to use cooking oil spray on the waffle maker, as it may affect the Teflon.
- At the time: The ideal is to cook them at the table and serve them as they come out. If you need to wait, it is best to cover them with a towel and place them on a plate in the oven at minimum temperature or preheated and turned off.
- Reheat: It is recommended to cook the entire dough once it has been prepared. If there are any leftovers, we can store them in an airtight container in the freezer and reheat them in the toaster, not in the microwave.
How to make original waffles
Although the dough is the same for everyone, we can play with the flavors by adding sauces or elements that enhance its flavor. Any ideas:
Sweets
- Dulce de leche and ice cream: The combination of the hot waffle, the melted dulce de leche and the cold ice cream is infallible. Impossible to resist something so delicious. It is easy to make and can be shared with the whole family.
- Powdered sugar and fruit: For those looking for a sweet but fruity flavor, a good tip is to fill it with powdered sugar and fruit. You can use strawberries, blackberries, bananas or peach pieces.
Of oats
To make oat waffles you only need to replace the flour with oat flakes. We follow the same steps and cook in the same way. We can combine them with Greek yogurt, almonds and blueberries for an original and nutritious touch.
Salty
- Vegetables and cream cheese: Red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, cabbage, mushrooms and seeds sautéed with spreadable cheese. Easy, rich, healthy and original.
- Ham and cheese: It is a classic that can get us out of trouble at lunch or dinner. We can use mozzarella so that it melts better and the ham cut into small strips to make better use of the space in the slots. Another option is to replace the ham with salami.