Waffles

This was originally a recipe for Gluten Free waffles, but it works well enough with regular flour as well. I don’t remember where I found the recipe, but I remember it claimed to be the recipe that Disney World Resort uses for Gluten Free waffles.

Warning: This recipe calls for you to melt, and then cool butter, before later mixing it with eggs. I cannot stress enough how important it its to allow the butter to sufficiently cool. If it is too warm, it will cause the eggs to cook in the mixing bowl, which can mess up the consistency of the waffles.

Suggestion: If possible, use a waffle maker that makes Mickey Mouse shaped waffles. Food always tastes better when it is Mickey-shaped.

Yields: About six waffles

Preparation time: I can't remember

Cooking time: Varies

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 Cup milk
  • ¼ Cup butter (aka half a stick), melted, cooled to room temp
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt

Directions

  • Beat egg yolks in a large bowl until the sugar is thoroughly mixed and the yolks are thick and sunny colored.
  • Add the milk, cooled butter, and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
  • Add all at once the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well, but be sure not to overmix (overmixed batter will be frothy with lots of bubbles). If the mixture is too thick, add more milk until the mixture resembles that of thick pudding.
  • In a separate bowl, using a mixer, beat egg whites until stiff. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter. DO NOT MIX.
  • Bake, following the instructions of your waffle maker until golden brown. Plase note, these waffles rise and expand considerably so use the least amount of batter needed for desired results. For those using a lock-lid waffle maker, this is especially important. For results that most resemble Mickey Waffles as served at Disney World, use a Belgian waffle maker.
  • Serve wtih a variety of toppings, including butter, powdered sugar, syrup, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, whipped cream, strawberries or other fruits, even ice cream and sprinkles.