tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post1070424899003904329..comments2024-03-22T00:35:19.082-07:00Comments on Casual Kitchen: Ask CK: Are Your Waffles Supposed To Be This Bland?Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02388302796031288076noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-39093559224741817452013-05-15T02:47:02.310-07:002013-05-15T02:47:02.310-07:00I second (third?) the buttermilk suggestion, thoug...I second (third?) the buttermilk suggestion, though that will likely lower the fat content since buttermilk is naturally about 1-1.5% MF, so you may need to add a little melted butter. I think every waffle recipe I've seen has some sugar, and I do often serve them savory (especially with bacon or pork and apple sausage) without that being a problem. <br />My favorite pancake recipe is here, and I do find that wacking the milk (we use yogurt) and flour together in a warm place the night before helps the texture (especially if using oats, in which case I make the batter in the blender) *and* retains the 'special occasion' feel of waffles for breakfast.<br />http://ournourishingroots.com/real-food-101-how-to-make-whole-grain-pancakes/<br />Final thought: I wouldn't consider real whipped cream and fresh fruit to be a 'less healthy' presentation; I try to serve fat, protein and carb at breakfast to increase satiation and diminish snacking (the effect lasts the whole day), so cream, melted peaches and baked bacon with waffles is preferable to plain waffles in my book.Laurenhttp://www.letospassion.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-46113399760303738332013-05-15T02:36:27.778-07:002013-05-15T02:36:27.778-07:00Daniel, I don't think 2 tablespoons of sugar i...Daniel, I don't think 2 tablespoons of sugar in a recipe calling for 1 3/4 cups of flour is going to make it sweet. It will balance the flavors. <br /><br />I agree with chacha1. It's why I rarely make waffles. Sallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-41930136253006500512013-05-14T12:06:35.044-07:002013-05-14T12:06:35.044-07:00I *still* think a proper waffle should NEVER be sw...I *still* think a proper waffle should NEVER be sweet. That way you get to pour on all the more maple syrup! :) <br /><br />DKDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388302796031288076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-11507417538172528192013-05-14T09:16:21.667-07:002013-05-14T09:16:21.667-07:00Nothing to offer here. To me, making waffles at h...Nothing to offer here. To me, making waffles at home would mean giving up one of my few remaining rationalizations for going out for brunch. :-)chacha1http://www.ombailamos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-44805801623152314372013-05-14T06:42:49.436-07:002013-05-14T06:42:49.436-07:00I make waffles and pancakes with self-rising flour...I make waffles and pancakes with self-rising flour. It's got enough salt in it to do the job.Stuart Carterhttp://www.addictedtocanning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-34611348902395107292013-05-14T06:26:49.971-07:002013-05-14T06:26:49.971-07:00I haven't tried this recipe, but to jazz up mi...I haven't tried this recipe, but to jazz up mine at home, I grind almonds finely prior to making the waffles and then adding them to the mixture. I have to admit, my recipe doesn't have a lot of pizazz but I have my waffles to put fresh fruit on top or a bit of no sugar jam (all fruit). NMPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383560877352951455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-8354278637458333512013-05-14T04:53:06.903-07:002013-05-14T04:53:06.903-07:00I use the recipe that came with my Belgian waffle ...I use the recipe that came with my Belgian waffle maker. It's very simple, something like egg, flour, buttermilk (I use powdered for everything including salad dressings), salt, and i think baking powder or soda. I don't have the recipe in front of me.<br /><br />Anyhoo, they aren't sweet but they are flavorful. The buttermilk and salt does the trick. A little butter and real maple syrup and you're good to go. I freeze any leftover waffles and reheat in the microwave.Jen Blackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522249407181011535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-22323233836047017932013-05-14T03:52:31.495-07:002013-05-14T03:52:31.495-07:00What's missing? Sugar and salt. Enough salt....What's missing? Sugar and salt. Enough salt. <br /><br />I rarely make waffles, but I think the bland problem is due to lack of sugar and too little salt in the recipe. Also, using buttermilk instead of plain milk ups the flavor profile -- gives the waffles a little "tang." By the way, you can freeze leftover buttermilk in ice cube trays and save until you need it again. <br /><br />I use this recipe, which is adapted from Mark Bittman's in <i>How to Cook Everything</i>. <br /><br />http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/03/again-with-the-pining/<br /><br />It uses just a little more flour, but 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and buttermilk. Sallynoreply@blogger.com