Recipe: Molasses Waffles
June 21, 2008 in bread, breakfast
These waffles get their great color from the little bit of molasses in them. The molasses also adds a wonderful depth of flavor and really livens up this breakfast treat!
Mixing the types of flour and adding a bit of molasses actually makes these so much healthier and more satisfying. I foresee more frequent waffle weekends in our house now!
Ingredients:
- 1 c. spelt flour
- 1 c. all-purpose flour (or use 2 c. all-purpose)
- 1/2 t. salt
- 2 T. sugar
- 1 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1/4 t. ground nutmeg (opt.)
- 1/2 – 1 t. ground cinnamon (opt.)
- 1 T. molasses
- 1 c. + yogurt or sour cream (up to 1 1/2 c. – modify milk as needed)
- 1/2 c. milk (I like almond milk (a nut milk) but feel free to use soy or cow milk
- 2 eggs, seperated
- 4 T. butter, melted and cooled
- Preheat waffle iron & lightly brush with canola oil or spray with cooking spray.
- In one bowl combine dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, combine molasses, yogurt, milk, and egg yolks. Stir in cooled butter.
- Beat egg whites until they have soft peaks.
- Combine wet & dry ingredients, mixing lightly. Gently fold in egg whites.
- Spoon or ladle the batter onto the hot waffle iron. You may need to gently spread to cover evenly. Waffles will cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately! I like them with maple syrup or raw honey, fresh fruit, and maybe a touch of whipped cream if you want to splurge!