Plain Waffle

Waffles are easy to make and are wonderful for breakfast. You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it for a fresh morning breakfast. Waffles can be served with maple syrup, chocolate syrup or dulce de leche with a dollop of butter or whipped cream.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

No. of servings: 6

Ingredients:

• All purpose flour – 1 cup
• Whole wheat flour – 1 cup
• One egg and egg whites from 2 eggs
• Baking powder – 2 tsp
• Baking soda – 1/2 tsp
• Sugar – 3 tbsp
• Half and half – 2 cups (or milk)
• Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp
• Salt – 1/2 tsp
• Vegetable oil spray for the waffle iron
• Strawberries or any berries
• Maple syrup for serving

Method of Preparation:

Sift all the dry ingredients in a bowl and set it aside. Beat one egg and two egg whites in a separate bowl and add cooled melted butter and half and half. Whisk them well.

Add this to the dry ingredients and mix well using a spatula to make a thick batter with no lumps. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Preheat the waffle iron till it is ready. Spray the waffle iron with oil and pour a laddle full of batter and close the lid. Let it cook until it’s ready (4 to 6 minutes).

Serve hot with maple syrup and fresh strawberries.