Waffle Machine Treats

MM got a panini machine with extra inserts 2 weeks ago. I've been busy making UFE (unidentified flying eyeball), egg bubble waffles, waffle shells, fusion taiyaki...these are some of the names we've given to the various creations. I've been using the flat ball insert and the shell shaped one to make various waffle creations reminiscent of NYC egg waffles. The grill I have is a much larger ball, and flatter. The device does not flip. The cooking time is only 65-90 seconds, but it's time consuming to fill each crevice precisely. I've found using the shells is easier, and can easily be filled like a Japanese taiyaki. They take 3 minutes to cook.

Essentially any waffle/pancake recipe can be used. For the taiyaki like ones a thinner batter is better so the filling can be covered quickly. I don't use vanilla since it ends up tasting like a fortune cookie (see old mjwaffle recipes for experimentation).

Batter 1 - Regular

I made as listed and also substituted coconut milk and egg whites. Cut in half easily for smaller batch size. Makes about 80 balls or 8 shells.

• 
  200 g flour (all purpose or glutinous rice)
  
• 8 g baking powder
• 80 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 140 ml milk
• 20 g melted butter
• optional: one chocolate chunk per ball

Batter 2 - Chocolate Delight

This is a thick batter but makes a deliciously rich dessert ball. Microwave the cocoa and butter until melted. Stir and add rest of ingredients one at a time. Makes 44 balls. (I also experimented with adding flour/milk/baking powder, but the original recipe is best).

• 45 g cocoa powder
• 80 g butter
• 40 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 40 g flour (all purpose or glutinous rice)

Batter 3 - Egg White only

I had leftover whites from making empanada dough so wanted to try an explicit egg white recipe. This came out very soft. It made 6 shells (5 filled, 1 plain).

• 
  1 c flour (150 g)
  
• 25 g sugar
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/4 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• 3/4 c milk + 1.5 T lemon juice, sit for 5 min (or buttermilk)
• 1/8 c butter (healthy slab)
• 2 egg whites

Filling Options

• chocolate chunk (kids love this in the ball, but I prefer them plain because they remind me of NYC days)
• banana slices + chocolate chunks (this was loved by all, in the shells)
• jam: cherry, raspberry, strawberry (XBD preferred cherry over raspberry)
• raisins
• red bean paste
• custard
• chocolate cream

Soy Milk Waffles

Regular
Still in search of a good lactose free version. Trying to see if soy milk works any better than rice milk...and the verdict is yes. The texture is a lot better, though the soy flavor is really strong. Which is ok if you don't mind soy. Otherwise try adding more apple and cinnamon or getting a less soy brand of milk (more watered down...but then it might affect the texture).

• 1 3/4 c soy milk
• 1 T apple cider vinegar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 T butter, melted
• 1 apple, grated
• 1 3/4 c flour
• 1 T powder
• pinch of salt
• generous shakes of cinnamon

1. Combine soy milk and vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle/thicken.
2. In large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
3. Add in moist ingredients.
4. Waffle iron for 6+ min.

Banana Chocolate Chip *****

Couldn't really taste the banana - would increase it to 2 bananas next time. Made 4 waffles exactly.

• 2 c soy milk
• 1 lime
• 2 c flour
• 1 T powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 T butter, melted
• 1 banana, mashed (next time: more)
• mini chocolate chips

1. Squeeze lime juice into soy milk. Let sit for a few minutes.
2. Measure dry ingredients in large bowl. Dump in wet ingredients. Stir in chips.
3. Cook in waffle iron for 6.5-7 minutes.

Apple Waffles

Inspired by C's apple waffles, I gave a shot in my belgian waffle machine. He also used apple butter in his. Will have to try that next time.

Gluten-Free Lactose-Free
Tried this recipe from Whole Foods, substituting soy milk for water, applesauce for yogurt (to make it lactose-free) and left out vanilla. Cornmeal adds some bite. Overall texture was MUCH better than previous GF recipe.

• 1/4 c cornmeal
• 1/4 c buckwheat flour
• 1/2 c brown rice flour
• 1/2 t powder
• 1/2 t soda
• 1/4 t sea salt
• 1/2 c applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 2 T soy milk
• 1 T canola oil
• 1 heaping c grated apple

1. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
2. In small mixing bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, soy milk and oil.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry. Stir in apple.
4. Cook in waffle iron. Makes 3 belgian waffles or 6 regular waffles.

Chocolate Waffles

Made two waffles without chips and two with. With chocolate chips results in a much better flavor - obviously a more chocolaty flavor, which is clearly what you're going for if you are making chocolate waffles.

• 2 eggs, separated
• 3/4 c rice milk + 1/2 c milk
• 2 t powder
• 1 1/4 c flour
• 1/4 c cocoa
• 3 T butter, melted
• 2 T dark brown sugar
• recommended: mini chocolate chips

1. Combine the egg yolks, liquid, powder, flour, cocoa and butter in a medium bowl. Stir until almost smooth.
2. Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until stiff. Dump in sugar. Beat again until combined and stiff.
3. Fold into batter. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
4. Waffle iron for 5 minutes each.

Blueberry Waffles

Lactose-Free Gluten-Free

• 1/2 c buckwheat flour
• 1/2 c rice flour
• 1/2 c corn starch
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 t powder
• 1.25 c rice milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 T butter, melted
• 1 c organic blueberries

Banana Waffles

delicious!


Small Batch (2.5 waffles)

• 1 c flour
• 1.5 t powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 c milk
• 2 T butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 ripe banana, mashed

Medium Batch (4 waffles)

• 1.5 c flour
• 2 t powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 1.5 c milk
• 1 T butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 ripe banana, mashed

1. Mix dry ingredients in medium sized bowl.
2. Add in wet ingredients.
3. Waffle iron for 6-6.5 minutes each.

Perfected Full Batch *****

This is now my Sunday night recipe - makes 4 waffles that can be refrigerated and then toasted each morning for breakfast. The nuts add a nice crunch. 6.5-7 min each

• scant 2 c flour
• 1 T powder
• 1/2 t salt
• scant 2 c soy milk + 1 T lime juice
• 2 T butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 bananas, mashed
• sliced almonds

1/1/12 Had to make a soy-free, dairy-free version so used 2 T canola oil in place of butter and 1 can of coconut milk (plus water to fill out to 2 cups) to replace the soy milk. Still delicious!

Gluten-Free Waffles

waffles for M!

• 1 c rice flour
• 1/2 c glutinous rice flour
• 1/4 c cornstarch
• 2 t powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 t sugar
• 4 T butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c yogurt
• 1 c milk

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Cook for 6 minutes in waffle iron.
3. Makes 3.5 waffles.

Lactose-Free Waffles

Waffle week continues... Tried out another recipe in the booklet subbing rice milk for buttermilk (and dropping the baking soda).

• 1.5 c flour
• 2 t powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 t sugar
• 1.5 c rice milk
• 4 T butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten lightly

1. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, powder, salt and sugar.
2. Stir in the milk, eggs and butter. Batter will be thick.
3. Cook in waffle iron for 6 minutes.
4. Makes 3-4 waffles (in Belgian waffle iron).

Related

Other lactose-free version: 

banana waffles *****

soy milk waffles ***** (banana chocolate chip waffles)

Belgian Rice Milk Waffles

used recipe in waffle iron booklet but subbed rice milk for regular and reduced oil by 1 T. First one came out too crisp, cooked remainder for less time (3.5-4 minutes) which helped. need to see if using milk makes it softer...

• 1 c flour
• 3 t powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 T sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 c rice milk
• 3 T oil
• 1 t vanilla (next time don't use this - tastes like a fortune cookie!)

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, powder, salt and sugar.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff.
3. Add yolks and milk to flour mixture.
4. Stir in oil and vanilla.
5. Fold in whites.
6. Cook in waffle iron 4 minutes.