March 11th is a day to celebrate Oatmeal-Nut Waffles. Any day that includes waffles is a good day. It is a fun way to turn ordinary pancakes into rounds or squares of yummy crevices. Topping them with butter, syrups, sour creams, fruits and compotes are delicious ways to enjoy them. On a recent show with Bobby Flay, ten contestants were trying their best to win their own restaurant chain. One of the contestant’s ideas is Wings & Waffles. He gets my vote! Those are two of my all-time favorites.
Oatmeal-Nut Waffles
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2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
2 cups fresh buttermilk (shaken)
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1 cup quick oats
1/2 cups nuts (ground or finely chopped)
1 Tbsp molassas
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
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1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
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(Thin with milk as necessary)
** Use any kind of nuts you desire. Chop and put into the batter or sprinkle on top **
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1) Heat griddle to setting 4.
2) Using a large bowl mix slightly beaten eggs and buttermilk together.
3) Add quick oats, molasses and vegetable oil, blending well.
4) In another bowl whisk together whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
5) Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and blend well, about 35 strokes. Leave medium to small lumps.
6) Allow batter to stand and slightly rise.
7) Use measuring cup to pour batter onto the center of a hot, (preheated then greased) waffle iron.
Using a heat resistant spatula, spread the batter outward, close lid and while holding the handle flip the waffle maker 180º.
9) When the waffle is cooked, the waffle iron should beep. Flip 180º and gently remove with spatula.
10) Serve however you like them.
** Caution ** The waffle iron is extremely hot. Be very careful. Spray or grease between each waffle and when finished cooking, turn off the waffle iron and raise the lid to allow it to cool completely.
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