Classic Waffles

So we got ourselves a Belgian waffle maker for Christmas this year, and it is fabulous!!! We love it! After we made our first ones we knew we'd be getting a LOT of use out of it. There was a recipe that was included in the instruction booklet for our Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (just in case you were wondering what waffle iron we had) that we've used every time and they turn out really really well. I think probably a little doughier than you'd get from a mix? But it's still definitely a batter. I used to prefer pancakes growing up, but after these, I don't think I'll ever want a pancake again! :) 

INGREDIENTS:

Dry:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Wet:

• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

PREPARATION:

1. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Whisk wet ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk milk mixture into dry ingredients just until dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened. 
2. Preheat waffle maker. Pour 3/4 - 1 cup onto the center of bottom grid. Close top and flip waffle maker. Bake until brown, about 4 minutes. 

NOTE: Makes 4 Waffles

German Pancakes / Dutch Babies for Two!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 - 3 Tbsp butter for baking dish - not mixed in w/ other ingredients
• 2 eggs at room temp (can put in a bowl of warm water for a bit)
• 1/2 cup warmed milk (heat up for about 20 sec in microwave) 
• 1/2 cup sifted flour
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• Juice from 1 lemon and about 2 Tbsp powdered sugar for topping

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F 
2. As the oven is warming, put butter in 8x8 baking dish and let melt as oven preheats.
3. Place eggs and milk in blender, blend lightly until frothy. Add remaining ingredients and blend until just incorporated. 
4. Remove baking dish from oven with melted butter and pour batter in without stirring or mixing and return to oven.
5. Bake 20 - 25 min. until golden brown crust on top and puffy!
6. Top with lemon juice and powdered sugar and enjoy!