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Comprehensive Waffle Recipe Guide

Summary Guide:

1. Classic Belgian Waffles:

   • Flavor: Light, fluffy, and traditional vanilla.
   • Texture: Crispy exterior, airy interior.

2. Waffle House-Inspired Waffles:

   • Flavor: Rich, slightly tangy, with a hint of toastiness.
   • Texture: Crisp exterior with a tender interior.

3. Homemade Carbon's Golden Malted Mix Waffles:

   • Flavor: Sweet, nutty, and rich from the malted milk powder.
   • Texture: Golden brown and crisp with a light and fluffy interior.

Choose your preferred recipe based on the flavor and texture you desire, and enjoy making delicious homemade waffles!

1. Classic Belgian Waffles

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (14g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups (420ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract.
4. Mix Batter: Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
6. Serve: Serve immediately with desired toppings.

2. Waffle House-Inspired Waffles

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) malted milk powder
• 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (14g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk (or milk)
• 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, malted milk powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk egg, buttermilk (or milk), oil (or butter), and vanilla extract.
4. Mix Batter: Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
6. Serve: Serve immediately with desired toppings.

3. Homemade Carbon's Golden Malted Mix Waffles

Homemade Mix:

• 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) malted milk powder
• 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (14g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt

Waffle Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240g) homemade Carbon's Golden Malted mix
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups (420ml) water
• 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare Mix: Whisk together flour, malted milk powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Store in an airtight container.
2. Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Combine Ingredients: Whisk together waffle mix, egg, water, and oil (or butter) until smooth.
4. Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
5. Serve: Serve immediately with desired toppings.