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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Getting the Equipment and Batter Ready=== | ===Getting the Equipment and Batter Ready=== | ||
| − | #Preheat the waffle iron. Plug it in and wait for it to heat, or turn it to a certain temperature, depending on the model you're using. In many cases a small light will come on when the waffle iron is ready. {{fact}} | + | #Preheat the waffle iron. Plug it in and wait for it to heat, or turn it to a certain temperature, depending on the model you're using. In many cases a small light will come on when the waffle iron is ready. {{fact}} |
#*A good test of the temperature is to let a drop or two of water fall on the plates of the waffle iron. The drops should sizzle and dance for 2-3 seconds before vanishing. If the drops sit there for much longer than that, the waffle iron isn't warm enough yet. If they vanish in less than a couple seconds, the waffle iron may be too hot. {{fact}} <span id="dry"></span> | #*A good test of the temperature is to let a drop or two of water fall on the plates of the waffle iron. The drops should sizzle and dance for 2-3 seconds before vanishing. If the drops sit there for much longer than that, the waffle iron isn't warm enough yet. If they vanish in less than a couple seconds, the waffle iron may be too hot. {{fact}} <span id="dry"></span> | ||
| − | #Mix the dry ingredients. Place the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder into a medium-large bowl. For extremely fluffy waffles, sift the ingredients instead of simply mixing them. | + | #Mix the dry ingredients. Place the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder into a medium-large bowl. For extremely fluffy waffles, sift the ingredients instead of simply mixing them. <span id="eggs"></span> |
#Separate the eggs. Use an egg separating tool to separate the yolks from the whites and place them in separate bowls. | #Separate the eggs. Use an egg separating tool to separate the yolks from the whites and place them in separate bowls. | ||
#*You may also separate the eggs by cracking them in half and tipping the yolk from shell half to shell half, letting the white drop to a bowl below. | #*You may also separate the eggs by cracking them in half and tipping the yolk from shell half to shell half, letting the white drop to a bowl below. | ||
#*It's all right to leave a bit of the egg whites in with the yolk, but don't get any yolk in with the egg white. The egg whites won't foam properly if there is even a little yolk in them.<span id="beat"></span> | #*It's all right to leave a bit of the egg whites in with the yolk, but don't get any yolk in with the egg white. The egg whites won't foam properly if there is even a little yolk in them.<span id="beat"></span> | ||
| − | #Beat the egg whites. Use a whisk or a mixer to beat the egg whites until they foam and form soft peaks. ''Joy of Cooking'' describes the right stage as "stiff, but not dry". {{fact}} | + | #Beat the egg whites. Use a whisk or a mixer to beat the egg whites until they foam and form soft peaks. ''Joy of Cooking'' describes the right stage as "stiff, but not dry". {{fact}} <span id="beat2"></span> |
#Beat the remaining wet ingredients. Beat the butter or oil and egg yolks in a separate bowl. Add the milk and vanilla, and continue beating until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. <span id="combine"></span> | #Beat the remaining wet ingredients. Beat the butter or oil and egg yolks in a separate bowl. Add the milk and vanilla, and continue beating until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. <span id="combine"></span> | ||
| − | #Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the well. Stir the ingredients together until everything is moist. Don't overmix the ingredients, or the waffles will come out dense. You can leave a few lumps in the batter. | + | #Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the well. Stir the ingredients together until everything is moist. Don't overmix the ingredients, or the waffles will come out dense. You can leave a few lumps in the batter. <span id="fold"></span> |
| − | #Fold in the egg whites. Gently mix them with the batter until everything is a fairly even consistency. Again, don't over-mix. Remember that folding is a very gentle, top-to-bottom sort of stirring. | + | #Fold in the egg whites. Gently mix them with the batter until everything is a fairly even consistency. Again, don't over-mix. Remember that folding is a very gentle, top-to-bottom sort of stirring.<span id="oil"></span> |
===Making the Waffles=== | ===Making the Waffles=== | ||
| − | #Brush the waffle iron with oil. Use a pastry brush or a paper towel to oil both the top and bottom plates of the waffle iron. Do this before you make each waffle, or it is very likely that the waffles will stick. {{fact}} | + | #Brush the waffle iron with oil. Use a pastry brush or a paper towel to oil both the top and bottom plates of the waffle iron. Do this before you make each waffle, or it is very likely that the waffles will stick. {{fact}} <span id="spoon"></span> |
| − | #Spoon in the batter. Use 1/2 to 1 cup of batter, depending on your waffle iron. If you're not sure, go a little under the amount you think you will need. The batter will puff up as it cooks. Spoon it evenly into the bottom plate of the waffle iron. | + | #Spoon in the batter. Use 1/2 to 1 cup of batter, depending on your waffle iron. If you're not sure, go a little under the amount you think you will need. The batter will puff up as it cooks. Spoon it evenly into the bottom plate of the waffle iron. <span id="cook"></span> |
| − | # Close the lid and wait for the waffle to cook. Allow about 2 minutes for the waffle to form. If you like your waffles brown, cook them for a longer period of time. {{fact}} | + | # Close the lid and wait for the waffle to cook. Allow about 2 minutes for the waffle to form. If you like your waffles brown, cook them for a longer period of time. {{fact}} |
#*Don't press on the lid. The lid will press down enough and the waffles will naturally puff a little. {{fact}} | #*Don't press on the lid. The lid will press down enough and the waffles will naturally puff a little. {{fact}} | ||
#*Watch the steam production. It will stop or reduce greatly when the waffles are done. | #*Watch the steam production. It will stop or reduce greatly when the waffles are done. | ||
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#*Waffles get a lot less sticky once they're properly cooked. If the waffle iron is hard to open and you oiled it properly, try giving it another minute. {{fact}} | #*Waffles get a lot less sticky once they're properly cooked. If the waffle iron is hard to open and you oiled it properly, try giving it another minute. {{fact}} | ||
#*Don't open the waffle iron if you can help it. Try to cook each waffle in one go. If you do open the waffle iron on a waffle that's still a bit too pale, carefully close it again and let it go a bit longer. | #*Don't open the waffle iron if you can help it. Try to cook each waffle in one go. If you do open the waffle iron on a waffle that's still a bit too pale, carefully close it again and let it go a bit longer. | ||
| − | # Remove the waffle. A spatula can help you lift it without breaking the waffle or burning your fingers. Place it on a plate and pour more batter into the waffle iron to make another waffle. Repeat until the batter is gone. | + | # Remove the waffle. A spatula can help you lift it without breaking the waffle or burning your fingers. Place it on a plate and pour more batter into the waffle iron to make another waffle. Repeat until the batter is gone. |
===Serving Waffles=== | ===Serving Waffles=== | ||
#Serve the waffles hot with butter and maple syrup. The real thing is best if you can find it. | #Serve the waffles hot with butter and maple syrup. The real thing is best if you can find it. | ||
| − | #Serve with powdered sugar and fruit. This is another common topping for waffles, and it makes for a delicious, refreshing treat. Try strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or peaches. <br clear="all" / | + | #Serve with powdered sugar and fruit. This is another common topping for waffles, and it makes for a delicious, refreshing treat. Try strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or peaches. <br clear="all" /> |
#*To make a fruit syrup, place cut fruit, a few teaspoons of sugar, and about half a cup of water in a small pot. Heat it on the stove over medium heat. Stir the mixture until it thickens and becomes a syrup you can pour over your waffles. | #*To make a fruit syrup, place cut fruit, a few teaspoons of sugar, and about half a cup of water in a small pot. Heat it on the stove over medium heat. Stir the mixture until it thickens and becomes a syrup you can pour over your waffles. | ||
#*Fruit can also be cooked directly into the waffle batter. Stir in some blueberries, chopped strawberries, banana slices, or another fruit before pouring it into the waffle iron. | #*Fruit can also be cooked directly into the waffle batter. Stir in some blueberries, chopped strawberries, banana slices, or another fruit before pouring it into the waffle iron. | ||
