Perfectly Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

by Brooke on November 28, 2010 7 comments »

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There’s a story being written in the bedroom next to mine. I can hear my girls whispering over it. Every minute or so there is an exclamation, “yeah!” or “that’s awesome!” or”after a day or two, the evil woman comes back,” followed by the reassuring words of a big sister helping her little sister with belated homework. “You can totally finish! We’re almost done!”

It’s nights like this when I wonder why I blog. Me, sitting under the covers of a king-sized bed, touching up photos of waffles, staring at shiny mounds of blueberries, when there are two little girls next door who’s faces I could marvel at incessantly. Whatever am I doing clacking away here when there are stories to write, encouragement to give, evil women to shoo from the written page?

Well, I suppose what I’m doing is letting my girls be sisters. Letting them learn how to work together. Letting them make memories they will one day giggle over. I am letting them become their own selves. The sorts of people they will be when one day they leave me.

I’m also willing to suppose that such a thing will all be fine and dandy (even necessary) one day, I don’t think I’m quite ready for such a thing to happen today. So, Clacking Computer Keys, you will simply have to sit quietly tonight. Dearest blog, you’ll have to suffice with a short entry. Because the most delicious little girls I know are writing stories in the room next to mine. And, you know I’m a sucker for dessert.Photobucket

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Perfectly Light & Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

The key to half of this recipe is to use white wheat flour, which has all the same nutrition benefits of whole wheat flour, witha much lighter texture and taste. You should be able to locate it alongside the flour in most large grocery stores. The second half of success for these lovely waffles is to beat the tarnation out of the egg whites, then fold them into the batter just before waffleing. Best.

Ingredients:

FOR THE WAFFLES:
2 eggs
2 cups white wheat flour
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

FOR THE EASY BLUEBERRY SYRUP:
2 cups frozen blueberries
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of nutmeg & cinnamon

Directions:

FOR THE WAFFLES:
Crack the eggs, placing the egg whites in a small bowl. Place the egg yolks in a second, larger bowl. Mix all remaining ingredients into the larger bowl until smooth. Beat the egg whites with electric beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter, then cook on a well-greased waffle iron according to manufacturer directions.

FOR THE EASY BLUEBERRY SYRUP:
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook until heated through. Spoon over hot waffles. Serve topped with a splat of whipping cream, if desired.

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7 Responses to “Perfectly Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles”

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    Jennifer (Savor) on November 28, 2010 at 9:55 pm Reply

    I like to top mine with a touch of butter and oddles of agave nectar or some flavored maple syrup (natural flavors and such)….so, did you listen to the rest of their story?

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    Aiming4Simple on November 28, 2010 at 11:53 pm Reply

    I think I'll be topping mine this week with cranberry maple syrup (=leftover cranberry sauce + maple syrup).

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    mangiabella on November 29, 2010 at 12:54 am Reply

    hey that looks more like a beautiful creamy carnation on top than a splat! I like mine with drunken fruit on top :) grand marnier soaked strawberries and mangos….def….

    sigh…sisters….there is nothing like sisters….tonight i baked with my two sisters, so I'm feeling extra sisterly sappy tonight

    hugs bella

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    oneordinaryday on November 29, 2010 at 11:38 am Reply

    What a perfect start to your day. They look beautiful with the blueberries and whipped cream on top.

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    Shelayna on December 5, 2010 at 2:09 am Reply

    OMG Your blog is so adorable!! I can't wait to read more!! Everything looks so delicious!!

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