Waffle Iron

[Mama Mangia]

I don't understand waffle making as a messy job! Maybe it's me - I dunno.

I love a good chocolate waffle - and I love chocolate chips as well.

When I make chocolate chip pancakes, I serve them with chocolate sauce and whipped cream - to die for! Ditto with chocolate waffles.

Here's a few you can play with:

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE BELGIAN WAFFLES

SAUCE:
2 lb. frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed

WAFFLES:
1 ½ c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
½ c. cocoa
2 t. baking powder
½ t. salt
1 c. milk
2 eggs
5 T. butter, melted
1 t. vanilla extract
¾ c. mini chocolate chips
Vanilla ice cream and whipped cream for serving, if desired

SAUCE: Over pot, strain strawberries from syrup. Heat syrup to boiling, reduce to 2/3 c. - about 15 minutes. Stir in berries and set aside. Whisk dry ingredients; whisk in milk, eggs, butter and vanilla until blended; stir in chips.




OR:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
strawberries (optional)
whipped cream (optional)


In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a medium bowl, or a large measuring cup, thoroughly whisk together eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla extract. Add to flour mixture and whisk until just smooth.
Preheat waffle iron and make according to directions.
Serve immediately. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries!



Fudge Brownie Waffles

4 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Vegetable shortening for the grids
confectioners' sugar


Preheat waffle iron. In a small, heavy saucepan or double boiler, melt chocolate and butter over low heat.

In a medium-size bowl sift together flour, baking
powder, baking soda, granulated sugar and cocoa
powder.

In a large bowl beat together egg yolks, milk, sour cream and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture and melted chocolate and butter. Beat until smooth. Stir in walnuts.

In a small bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks are formed. Fold into batter, which will be thick.

Lightly brush hot grids with shortening or oil. Pour enough batter to fill two-thirds of the waffle iron. Push batter out to the edges with a wooden spoon. Cook until crisp and a dark rich brown. Do not overcook. Repeat with the remaining batter.

To serve, cut waffles into quarter sections. Sprinkle powdered sugar through a fine sieve over the top.

Serve with powdered sugar or with ice cream, Chocolate Fudge Sauce and whipped cream.



Also - since I am NOT a teflon-coated person - I would like to share this with you - if interested -

DEAD BATTER TO CLEAN AND SEASON WAFFLE IRONS:


Mix 1½ cups waffle batter with ¾ cup oil and 3 eggs. Let brown in waffle iron and throw away. Will season and clean waffle iron.


I hope this helps -

Mama

[cookie]

Mmm-yum Thanks for sharing Mama your the Best! It's a Must try that's for sure! Maybe I'll remember how messy it is to clean up after. He-He Cookie

[Big Daddy's Kitchen]

Nine is non-stick as well. It's just not the immersible type.

[cookie]

I know I can't put mine under water that's for sure. Cookie

[Mama Mangia]

None of mine are immersible - that's why I posted the dead batter.

[cookie]

What does that mean dead batter? Never heard that term before. Cookie

[Big Daddy's Kitchen]

I think I remember reading in the manual that came with mine, to let any spilled bater dry up, since I'll have to let it cool anyway before cleaning it to avoid any burns.

The dry batter is much easier to remove - even from the crevices!!

[cookie]

B.D. Oh Thanks! That makes sense. Cookie

[Big Daddy's Kitchen]

Yeah, I think so!

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Like BigD says- dried, baked-on batter cleans more easily- usually a soft-bristled brush is all that's needed to scrub/dust a mess off of an iron's surfaces- including in the grooves and such...