Light N Crispy Waffles Recipes

LIGHT 'N' CRISPY WAFFLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, eggs and oil. Add club soda and stir until smooth. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in freezer containers. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

LIGHT AND CRISPY WAFFLES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
• For the lightest waffles, separate the egg. Whisk the egg yolk into the milk mixture. If you do not plan on separating the egg, whisk the whole egg into the milk mixture.
• If you separate the egg, add the egg white to another bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat until stiff, and then set aside.
• Whisk the milk mixture into the dry ingredients until only small lumps are left. Switch to a rubber spatula and gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
• Set the batter aside for five to ten minutes while preparing the waffle iron.
• Heat the waffle iron to the highest heat setting.
• Cook waffles until golden and crisp, adding enough batter to the waffle iron to fill the entire lower grid. If the waffles look too dark, turn the heat down slightly.
• Serve the waffles immediately or keep them warm and crispy on a rack in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. Stacking them outside the oven will cause them to steam and become floppy.

LIGHT, CRISP WAFFLES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200°F and heat the waffle iron.
• Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
• Measure the buttermilk, milk, and vegetable oil in a Pyrex measuring cup; mix in the egg yolk and set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the egg white almost to soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar and continue to beat until the peaks are firm and glossy. Beat in the vanilla.
• Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed.
• Drop the whipped egg white onto the batter in dollops and fold in with a spatula until just incorporated.
• Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until the waffle is crisp and nutty brown (follow the manufacturer's instructions for timing at first and then adjust to your liking).
• Set the waffle directly on the oven rack to keep it warm and crisp.
• Repeat with the remaining batter, holding the waffles in the oven (don't stack them).

LIGHT AND CRISPY WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat traditional waffle iron to medium. Meanwhile, stir flour, Rice Krispies, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in large bowl. Whisk egg yolks, milk, vanilla, and oil together in medium bowl.
• With electric mixer or balloon whisk, beat egg whites in bowl to soft peaks. Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Whisk in beaten whites until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of whites should be visible.
• Pour 2/3 cup batter into center of preheated waffle iron and use back of dinner spoon to spread batter toward outer edges (batter should reach about 1/2 inch from edges of iron before lid is closed). Close lid and cook until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

LIGHT AND FLUFFY WAFFLES

Steps:

• Separate eggs. Place egg whites in a clean, dry bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., In another bowl, whisk together next 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, oil, vanilla and vinegar until blended. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form., Preheat waffle iron. Stir together flour mixture, egg mixture and club soda just until combined. Fold egg whites into batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with butter and maple syrup if desired.

LIGHT 'N CRISPY WAFFLES (INCLUDING VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Preheat your waffle maker and set oven temp to"warm" (so you can keep your waffles warm while the others are cooking).
• Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Using hand-held electric beaters, beat on low until moistened.
• Increase mixer speed to medium, mixing batter until smooth.
• By hand, gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
• Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of batter over the grids.
• Close waffle maker gently and bake until steam no longer escapes (about 3-5 min).
• Remove waffle with a fork and place on a baking sheet to keep warm in the oven.
• Garnish as desired and Enjoy!
• Variations: Pecan or Macadamia Nut Waffles-sprinkle 1 Tbsp.
• (15 ml) finely chopped nuts (use your favorite) over pre-heated waffle grids.
• Pour 1/2 cup batter over nuts and cook as directed.
• Bacon Waffles-Cook bacon strips.
• Pour 1/2 cup batter over grids.
• Lay one bacon strip cut in 1/2 over batter and close.
• Bake as directed.
• Cheese Waffles- Fold 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded cheddar cheese into batter.
• Bake as directed.
• Serve with Tuna A La King, Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, or your favorite creamed entree.
• Blueberry waffles- Fold 2 cups (500 ml) fresh blueberries into batter.
• Pour 3/4 cup (200 ml) batter over grids.
• Bake until golden.
• Chocolate Chip Waffles- Fold 1 cup (250 ml) chocolate chips into batter.
• Bake as directed.