Thursday, January 07, 2010

Good Grainy Morning

Hello world. It's time to wake up. Probably past time to wake up. If you need help feeling energetic, or if you're seeking a way to not feel hungry before lunchtime, or if you're just feeling a craving for some tasty tasty waffles, I have found the solution:

Whole Grain Waffles (from Alice Waters' The Art of Simple Food)
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup whole grain flour, such as spelt, rye, amaranth, or other
2 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and the eggs before adding to the large bowl. Stir til just combined. Then add the melted butter, make sure everything is stirred up, and ta-da! Well, you have to put them in the waffle iron (make sure you grease it) but after that, ta-da!
Actually, I made up the batter last night and refrigerated overnight. Most waffle batters are better if you let them sit for awhile, so I recommend this method. Then in the morning you just need to pour into a heated iron, which takes maybe five minutes, and ta-da! you have a healthy breakfast.
Serve with real maple syrup (that should be the only ingredient listed on the bottle) or sliced fruit or fresh whipped cream or whatever you like on your waffles.

No comments: