Try this yummy and easy homemade waffles recipe, with Dutch honey syrup, baked French toast, a brunch menu everyone will love and breakfast ideas to make it all easier!
Try this yummy and easy homemade waffles recipe, with Dutch honey syrup, baked French toast, a brunch menu everyone will love and breakfast ideas to make it all easier! You can find this recipe in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook on page 49.
Easy Homemade Waffles Recipe And Breakfast Tips
- Everyone loves waffles. If you are making your own waffles, trysprinkling them with crumbled bacon before you cook them (for the adults) or chocolate chips for the kids (use some of that leftover chocolate from Christmas). You might also try adding chopped fruit for everyone.
- For extra fluffy waffles, separate the egg yolk and the white. Add the yolk to the batter and beat the white in a separate bowl. Then fold into the batter.
- Another way to get extra fluffy pancakes or waffles is to substitute club soda for part of the liquid.
- Don’t forget to freeze the extra waffles and/or make extras to freeze while you have everything out. Then you’ll have something quick and easy to pop in the toaster for those hurried mornings or evenings.
- When making pancakes, waffles, or French toast, always cook all the batter or, in the case of the French toast, make a few extra pieces to place in the freezer for those hectic mornings. Just pop them in the toaster and use them like you would use the expensive ones you find in your freezer section at the grocery store.
- Do the same with extra sausage patties. Freeze them and then when you have leftover biscuits, slide one into each biscuit and freeze the whole thing for a quick sausage and biscuit sandwich to take with you.
Breakfast
Menu #1
(for those of you not on a diet)
Waffles*
Dutch Honey Syrup*
Bacon or Sausage
Grapefruit halves or orange slices
Coffee or Tea
Recipes:
Easy Homemade Waffles Recipe
2 eggs
2 cups flour or wheat flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil, margarine or butter, melted
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 2/3 cups milk
Heat the waffle iron. Beat eggs in a medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in the remaining ingredients, just until smooth. Do not over mix. Pour the batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron. Bake 5 minutes or until the steaming stops. Remove carefully. Makes twelve 4 inch waffles.
Dutch Honey Syrup Recipe
I got the recipe for this syrup from my sister-in-law, Kathleen. It is not for the faint of heart or for those on a diet but it is amazingly delicious. I usually set this out on the stove when I first start dinner so it will be ready by the time everything else is done. You can also make it the day before. It’s like pouring melted caramels on your waffles.
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup heavy cream
Place the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or more until it is caramel colored. Watch it because it boils over very easily.
Breakfast Menu #2
(for those of you watching your waistline… sort of)
Scrambled eggs
Bacon or sausage
Grapefruit halves or orange slices
Baked French Toast or English Muffin
Coffee or tea
This next recipe is another good recipe for breakfast, brunch or dinner. You can substitute leftover dry breadin place ofthe French bread if you like.
Keep a bag in the freezer and when you have one or two pieces of dry bread, toss them in. When you have enough dry bread leftovers, make something like this recipe or stuffing.
Baked French Toast Recipe
1 loaf Texas Toast or French Bread, broken into cubes
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. dark Karo syrup
1 cup walnuts
Place the bread into a 9×13 pan. Beat the eggs and add the next four ingredients. Pour over the bread. Refrigerate overnight. Before baking, mix the margarine, sugar, syrup, and nuts. Melt and pour over the bread. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Do not over bake.
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FAQs
Here are some tips:
- Strike while the iron's hot. If your waffles come out pale and soft, it could be because the appliance isn't hot enough. ...
- Whip your whites. ...
- Opt for oil instead of butter. ...
- Try a yeasted-waffle recipe. ...
- Add cornstarch. ...
- Finish them in the oven.
- Bacon! ...
- A handful of blueberries or other small or sliced berries.
- Miniature chocolate chips. ...
- Miniature cinnamon chips. ...
- Peanut butter (about 1/4 cup peanut butter for every cup of flour). ...
- 1/2 cup cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar.
- 1 cup crushed pineapples (drained well); top finished waffles with whipped cream and coconut flakes.
However, it is important to note that pancake mix and waffle mix are not the same and may require different ingredients and ratios. To make waffles using pancake mix, you may need to add additional ingredients such as oil, eggs, and milk to achieve the desired texture and flavor.
What to add to waffle mix to make them better? ›
A classic way to make boxed waffles taste better is to add some vanilla extract to the batter. The addition of vanilla will bring depth of flavor and touch of sweetness to the waffles, without adding any extra sugar.
Why won't my waffles get crispy? ›
Not waiting until the iron heats up properly means your waffles will cook, but never achieve that satisfyingly crisp exterior. Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy. And stacking even the most perfect waffles will cause them to become soggy and limp in minutes.
How to jazz up waffles? ›
Serve it up with a few scoops of your favorite ice cream, hot fudge sauce, sprinkles, and a few cherries for an amazing, waffle-based take on a sundae, or go the fruit route. Slice of up some bananas, and top the whole thing with a banana whipped cream. (Bananas are so versatile, it's super easy to make.
What tastes good on waffles? ›
Sliced strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or peaches are popular choices that add a burst of sweetness and color to your waffles. Whipped cream: A dollop of whipped cream is a classic waffle topping that adds a light and fluffy texture to your breakfast.
What to put on waffles instead of syrup? ›
Almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or chia seeds can all add some delicious crunch to your pancake or waffle meal. We also love the idea of using nut butters in place of sugary syrups. Just warm a little up and drizzle it on top. This is a great way to keep a healthy breakfast interesting!
Why do restaurant waffles taste better? ›
While the griddles themselves likely vary from one diner chain to the next, diners are pretty much all working with a waffle iron or griddle that's already hot. IHOP, for instance, requires its pans to be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and uses Crisco instead of butter to grease it, says Grimm.
Is pancake mix the same as waffle mix? ›
Both waffle and pancake recipes share some of the same basic ingredients, like eggs, milk and flour, but their batters are not the same. Waffles usually contain more fat and sometimes more sugar.
As you are cooking, simply transfer each finished waffle from your waffle maker to the wire rack. That's it! The low temperature of the oven will keep the waffles warm and crispy without burning them and the the elevation of the rack in the baking sheet helps keep away sogginess.
Is complete pancake and waffle mix the same as Bisquick? ›
While pancake mix and Bisquick share many ingredients, the two are not the same. The main difference is that the pancake mix is sweeter. Most pancake mixes can be used in place of Bisquick and vice versa in sweet recipes. Compare your pancake mix with Bisquick's ingredient list before swapping.
Why add eggs to waffle mix? ›
A couple of large brown eggs will also help your waffles have the perfect fluffy interior. Add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract, too, for flavoring. Now you can add in the extra fat that your waffles are craving. Add in 2 to 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of a neutral-tasting oil.
What should you avoid when mixing pancake batter? ›
Over-Mixing the Batter
A slightly lumpy pancake batter is actually a good thing. Sure, our natural instinct when mixing a batter is to make sure everything is nice and smooth—but resist it. Over-mixing develops gluten in the batter, which means heavier, chewier pancakes, rather than light and fluffy hotcakes.
Should you let waffle batter rest? ›
Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.
Why do you let the batter rest when making waffles? ›
I thought I'd try the same thing with this waffle recipe. The thinking is that resting a batter allows the strands of gluten to relax, resulting in a more soft and tender texture. It also allows the starch in the flour to absorb more of the moisture in the mix, thickening the dough or batter.
Why are my waffles not light and fluffy? ›
Making pancake and waffle batter ahead of time is a huge no-no and will lead to flat, dense results every time. Even letting your batter hang out for just a few minutes after you've mixed it before you start ladling it onto the griddle will lead to less fluffy results.
How do you keep waffles crisp while making more? ›
Here are some other ways to keep the sogginess at bay:
- Place your waffles on a cooling rack in a low-heat oven (don't stack the waffles on top of each other).
- Throw your waffles in a toaster to refresh their crispiness.
- Make sure your waffle iron is very hot.
