Amazing Waffles

Basic Waffle Batter

Recipe Courtesy Chef Bryan Woolley

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cups milk (more or less)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, egg yolks, vegetable oil, sugar, butter and milk.  Whisk everything together to create a batter.  If need add additional milk to get the consistency you need.
2. Whisk the egg whites to medium peaks and fold into the batter.
3. Use as directed by your waffle iron.

Variations:

Use the same recipe above, simply add the following ingredients for variations:

Cheddar Cheese Waffles

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Thyme and Basil Waffles

• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried basil

1.  Add to the batter and mix in.

Apple Ginger Waffles

• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped apples
• 2 tsp vanilla

1.  Add to the batter and mix in.