Discovery Box REcipes - Wonderful Waffles

                                      Wonderful Waffles


                   Forget the recipe that came with your waffle iron - this is the one for fluffy, melt-in-your-mouthness. The secret is letting the batter "rest" for five minutes before using. Top with syrup, jam, fresh fruit or even ice cream. This recipe makes about five of the four-square style of waffles.

                   Preheat your waffle iron according to the directions. You may want to lightly spray it with vegetable oil before heating.

                                                  3 cups flour
                                                  2 Tbl + 2 tsp baking powder
                                                  1 tsp salt
                                                  2 Tbl sugar
                                                  4 cups milk
                                                  4 eggs
                                                  ½ cup vegetable oil

                   In a large bowl, whisk (or use electric mixer on low) together all ingredients. Let batter sit for about five minutes to activate the baking powder.

                   When waffle iron is ready to use, pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto each of the four squares (experiment with your iron - you don't want the batter overflowing.) Gently close the cover and set your timer as the manufacturer suggests. Do not lift the cover while they bake. When done, carefully lift one edge with a flat spatula and pull the waffle away from the iron. Keep waffles warm on a plate under a clean dishtowel while the others bake.