Lucky ~ Buttermilk Belgian Waffles

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Lucky ~ Buttermilk Belgian Waffles


Belgian waffle grids are deeper and hold more batter than a traditional grid. Although this recipe can be used with either, the Belgian Waffle Baker is far superior...

* Do not sift flour when measuring *
* Makes 8 large waffles *



INGREDIENTS...

* GREEN = HFI safe
* ORANGE = may depend on sensitivity or amount consumed
* RED = caution (-investigate / make informed decision-)

3 cups ..... Flour ... (All Purpose, white enriched)
3 tsp. ...... Baking Powder
1 tsp. ...... Baking Soda
1 tsp. ...... Salt ... (-Iodized fine sea salt-)

3 cups ..... Buttermilk
3/4 cup .... Butter (salted), melted .. (-I use 1/2 cup-)
4 ............ Eggs (large), beaten lightly with wisk or fork



HOME-MADE BUTTERMILK

Our son is not lactose intolerant (via breath test) but seems to do better on lactose-free milk.

To make 1^1/2 cups of Buttermilk:

1. Measure 1^1/2 Tbsp (tablespoons) of white vinegar.
2. Pour into glass measuring cup.
3. Add milk (or lactose-free milk) and fill to the 1^1/2 cups line.
4. You want the vinegar and milk to equal 1^1/2 cups TOTAL.

**Repeat steps 1-4 as 3 cups total are needed for full recipe**

* Both lactose-free and regular milk work equally well.
* Let stand for 10 min. Use in recipe.


Actual buttermilk calculation = 1 Tbsp white vinegar for every 1 cup milk TOTAL.



BUTTERMILK BELGIAN WAFFLE : Assembly...

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, butter and eggs.
3. Mix wet ingredients into dry. Stir thoroughly by hand with large wisk (not electric). Batter will be thick.
4. Pour about 3/4 cup of batter into middle of Belgian waffle iron. (Traditional iron : 2/3 cup)
5. Close lid and cook for 6-7 min until golden brown. Top as desired.

* Enjoy...

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NOTE :

* This recipe can easily be cut in half to make 4 waffles *

* Caution, some regular household salt contains sugar (salt should always be "iodized" to protect thyroid).
* Iodized Fine Sea Salt is HFI safe.
* Our son (10yrs old) is fine with eggs. But some report reactions if too many consumed -or- highly sensitive.
* He loves these waffles topped with melted butter and served with sugar free bacon.
* Another topping option may be homemade sugar free whipped cream.
* Waffles can be kept warm in oven at low heat, or re-heated for a few moments in the waffle iron itself.
* If there is extra batter, store (covered) in fridge for one more day. This ensures fresh crispy waffles later.
* I bought two waffle makers to speed up the cooking process as we are a family of five.

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* Easy way to measure butter *

* Although I no longer use Crisco vegetable shortening, the tucked in tab on the box is fantastic for measuring butter. It's like a ruler.
* If you buy butter that is in the shape of a rectangle box or "brick", you will notice the size resembles the Crisco box.
* Just cut the tab off the Crisco box and use as a ruler for cutting off different increments of butter.
* I've been using mine for years. No more messy scooping and guessing.

Here are some ruler measurements in the interim.

1 cup ....... = 6 cm.
2/3 cup .... = 4 cm.
1/2 cup .... = 3 cm.
1/3 cup .... = 2 cm.
1/4 cup .... = 1.5 cm.
1/8 cup .... = 0.75 cm.

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LINKS...

We live in Canada... Please note that countries may vary on ingredients in canned/boxed goods.


* Robin Hood Flour * All Purpose Flour -Original-
www.robinhood.ca/product-details.aspx?pid=193&prodcid=44

* Buttermilk * (Home-made) * (we use Lactose-free milk)
www.food.com/about/buttermilk-143

* Buttermilk *
beatrice.ca/ontario/product/buttermilk-2/

* Milk * : Natrel Lactose-free Milk (2%)
www.natrel.ca/product/natrel-lactose-free/

* Windsor Salt * Iodized Fine Sea Salt
windsorsalt.com/?s=Fine+sea+salt

* Belgian Waffle Baker * (Proctor Silex) * (Circular shaped)
www.proctorsilex.com/products/kitchen-appliances-waffle-bakers.php

* Walmart (USA) * (Proctor Silex : Circular shaped)
www.walmart.com/ip/Proctor-Silex-Belgian-Waffle-Maker/14320876


** This is an excellent Belgian waffle maker (and the most economical -$26.00-). I bought two when they went further on sale at Walmart. Although the maker looks blue, the outside top is white in color.