I grew up eating these amazing waffles, sometimes with homemade blueberry syrup and ice cream, but usually with mom's homemade maple syrup (which I put the ice cream on more than the blueberries).
When Brian and I got married, some very generous friends gave us a waffle iron. Not just any run-of-the-mill WalMart type waffle iron, but a very nice, very expensive (as far as waffle irons go) waffle iron. For several years now, the chord has been getting hot while the waffle iron was plugged in and in use. I don't just mean warm, but hot. Sometimes I had to use a hot pad to unplug it. But sometimes, it didn't. I don't know why.
I do tend to make pancakes more often than waffles, because they are slightly easier, and faster, in the mornings before school, but I also love waffles for dinner-to Brian's dismay.
Anyhow, about a month ago, while the waffles were cooking, I commented that I could smell something that smelled like hot brakes. But it wasn't real strong, and we didn't really worry too much about it. After we were finished eating, and the waffle iron was cooled down, when we went to put it away we found a burn spot on our counter top.
It is very discolored, and bubbled. I know that it isn't long before it gets brittle, and chips. When we turned the waffle iron over, one of the two screws that holds the chord connection on was black. And I am scared to use my waffle iron. I can't bring myself to actually throw it out yet, but I can't use it either.I can't justify spending $150 to just go out and buy a new one while we are in the middle of our home makeover project. And pancakes just aren't the same. I'm not sure why....the recipes are almost exactly the same.
Maybe, one of you is interested in the recipe, and I can at least share my favorite food in the whole world (I wish I could find a way to add chocolate though) with you...Enjoy!
2 1/2 c flour
2 T sugar
4 t baking powder
1 t salt
2 eggs
2 c milk
1/2 c water--unless you like real heavy waffles, then leave this out
1/2+ c melted shortening
mix together dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients, and mix well.
Maple Syrup
3 c sugar
2 c water
1/2 c brown sugar
dash salt
bring to boil and then add about 1 t mapeline (maple flavoring)
boil a little more, being very careful not to boil it over -- it' s a mess to clean up!
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
or try strawberries and whipped cream,
peaches and whipped cream,
blueberry syrup,
a soft boiled egg covered in maple syrup
or any other topping of choice.
2 T sugar
4 t baking powder
1 t salt
2 eggs
2 c milk
1/2 c water--unless you like real heavy waffles, then leave this out
1/2+ c melted shortening
mix together dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients, and mix well.
Maple Syrup
3 c sugar
2 c water
1/2 c brown sugar
dash salt
bring to boil and then add about 1 t mapeline (maple flavoring)
boil a little more, being very careful not to boil it over -- it' s a mess to clean up!
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
or try strawberries and whipped cream,
peaches and whipped cream,
blueberry syrup,
a soft boiled egg covered in maple syrup
or any other topping of choice.
5 comments:
Sorry about the waffle iron. I wouldn't dare use it, either. I am a waffle lover, too. Thanks for sharing your recipes. I'm anxious to try them!
THere is a mending shop in Orem that can replace cords. Maybe you can find a similar place up your way. Maybe for a few dollars you can save your favorite appliance.
Chocolate Chips work great in them. I also have a chocolate waffle recipe that is ok, not great but ok. I'm sure if I had time to tweak it a little it could be really good. You can borrow my Mickey Mouse waffle maker for a while if you like... I'm sure the kids would love it!
Oh, very sad. Waffles are my favorite as well. I was very sad when my nice iron broke, we then replaced it with a $30 one to get by. It works okay, and it's better than no waffles at all. Or maybe you can get it fixed. It's worth looking in to.
Why is it that the men in our lives don't like to have breakfast food for dinner? It would totally be easier if they did. Good luck on the waffle iron.
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