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Homemade waffles

Whipping the egg whites is the one extra step, and it is what makes them light inside and crisp outside.

Per serving
$0.53
Whole recipe
$1.59
Total time
25 min
Serves
3

Estimated at average US grocery prices for the amounts used. Your store will vary.

Homemade waffles
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Ingredients

  • 14 gSugar
  • 14 gBaking powder
  • 360 g (12.7 oz)Milk
  • 120 g (4.2 oz)Vegetable oil
  • 2 eggsEggs
  • 220 g (7.8 oz)Wheat flour

Plus water, salt and pepper from your pantry.

Instructions

  1. Lightly brush the grids of the waffle iron with oil, close it and preheat according to the manufacturer's directions.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff (but not dry) and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
  4. Continue beating, adding the milk and oil.
  5. Add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and salt), beat until smooth, and fold in the egg whites.
  6. Pour about 1 cup (240 ml) of batter onto the heated grid, close the unit and cook according to the manufacturer's directions.