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On the occasion of this day, the Lithuanian retail chain Maxima shares three recipe ideas, from the simplest to waffle-shaped waffles.
Waffle day is worth mentioning
Brigita Baratinskaitė, head of Maxima’s Food Production Department, warns that the period of the pandemic has led most compatriots to be more active in experimentation in the kitchen.
“People’s attitudes towards food production are changing; the pandemic has revealed to most that these activities can help calm their thoughts. Thus, compatriots who never thought of making desserts such as Belgian waffles at home, today they decide with more courage to try these recipes in their kitchens ”, says B. Baratinskaitė.
A food production expert ensures that people with home waffle irons can try a different variation of the recipe each time. In addition, it sets a couple of key rules to ensure an enjoyable waffle-making experience for both novice and seasoned chefs in the home kitchen.
“First of all, there was probably a problem in the kitchen when the baked waffles couldn’t be pulled out of the pan well – this could be due to too little oil or butter, so it’s important not to be afraid of these fats when making waffles. . dough. In addition, all the ingredients must be at room temperature, this will facilitate the mixing of the dough, avoiding the formation of lumps. At the beginning, it is advisable to gently mix all the liquid ingredients and only then mix them with the flour mixture “, advises B. Baratinskaitė.
The food expert shares simple yet special flavored waffle recipes that will be perfect in place of dessert or even change up today’s dinner plans.
Homemade Belgian Waffles
Will need:
- 500 g of wheat flour,
- 2 large eggs,
- 2 cups of milk
- 125 ml of vegetable oil,
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 spoonfuls of sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt.
Heat a waffle pan. While it is heating, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Pour the separated egg whites into a small jar and beat well. Then pour the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract into a medium bowl; mix everything well. Pour this mixture into a bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth, then add the egg whites and mix everything else on the poster. Then pour the batter into a waffle pan and bake until golden brown.
Fried waffles
Will need:
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups of spinach
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 onion
- half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- half a cup of crushed feta cheese,
- 200 g of mushrooms,
- 2 handfuls of chopped parsley,
- 125 ml of flour,
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- a little salt and pepper.
Chop all the vegetables. Fry the onion in a hot pan. Add the mushrooms and sauté for a couple more minutes. Then add the remaining vegetables to the skillet and cook everything together until soft. While the vegetables are baking, beat the eggs in a separate bowl, add the flour, the baking powder and mix well. Add the baked vegetables to the batter and don’t forget to add the Parmesan and Feta cheeses. Pour batter onto waffle pan and bake until golden brown.
Versatile waffles – the flavor lies in the simplicity
Will need:
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 375 ml of warm milk,
- 80 ml of melted butter,
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- a teaspoon of vanilla extract,
- pinch of salt.
Heat a waffle pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, then pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture together with the flour – mix everything until smooth. Then pour the batter into a waffle pan and bake until golden brown.
“The waffles, according to the last recipe, show that the most special flavors reside in simplicity. While Belgian waffles enchant people with their external freshness and internal softness, and the recipe reminiscent of a frit fascinates with its originality, it is the latest recipe that opens up the widest possibilities for experimentation. Waffles from this batter can be seasoned with both sweet and savory seasonings. Try a combination of salmon and egg, a duo of cream with red berries or goat cheese with avocado, other additives ”, says the food production expert.
