7
“Start With a Mix” Recipes
Try these waffle variations made easy when prepared with a packaged mix.
NOTE: When using packaged pancake and waffle mix, the package directions for waffles
call for 2 cups of the packaged mix and 1
1
⁄2
cups of milk or water. Some recipes then add
oil and eggs. If the following variations call to reduce or increase the liquid, it is referring
to the 1
1
⁄2
cups of milk or water. Each recipe will make 3 to 4 cups of batter.
Banana-Pecan Waffles
Add 1 mashed banana and
1
⁄3
cup chopped pecans.
Beer Batter Waffles
Replace all the liquid with beer.
Honey & Nut Waffles
Reduce liquid to 1 cup. Add
1
⁄
2 cup honey and
1
⁄
3 cup chopped nuts.
Applesauce Waffles
Reduce liquid by
1
⁄
2 cup. Add 1 cup of applesauce and
1
⁄
2 teaspoon cinnamon.
PB&J Waffles
Add 1 cup peanut butter. Increase liquid by
1
⁄2 cup. Serve topped with melted jelly.
Cinnamon-Sugar Waffles
Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Spray grids with cooking
spray. Pour batter onto grids. Sprinkle batter with some cinnamon-sugar before
closing lid.
Gingerbread Waffles
Reduce liquid to 1 cup. Add
1
⁄2 cup molasses, 1 teaspoon ground ginger,
1
⁄2 teaspoon
ground cloves, and 4 tablespoons brown sugar. Serve with lemon sauce.
Lemon Sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1
⁄
2 cup sugar
1
⁄8 teaspoon salt
In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Blend in hot water.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and is slight-
ly thickened. Stir in butter, juice of lemon, and grated lemon peel, mixing well
until butter is melted. Serve warm over waffles. Makes 1
1
⁄2 cups.
Packaged Muffin Mixes
Packaged muffin mixes can be used in your waffle maker. Mix according to
package instructions and bake.
Brown Sugar Waffles
Combine 1 tablespoon sugar with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Spray grids with cook-
ing spray. Pour batter onto grids. Sprinkle batter with some of the brown sugar
mixture before closing lid.
Florida Waffles
Replace all the liquid with orange juice. Add 1 teaspoon grated orange zest.
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons butter
Juice and grated peel from one lemon
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