Basic Waffle

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If you're not into box mixes, and prefer to bake from scratch, this recipe is perfect. I love that it calls for 1/2 wheat and 1/2 white flour. This creates a wonderful balance between the density and fluffiness of the waffles. The flavor is spot on and beats the pants off any box mix.
It's super easy to make. I personally did not want to wait for the buttermilk to warm up to room temperature since breakfast is not really something I like to wait around for, but the waffles still came out great.
Since I am just cooking for two, I made the whole batch, and am freezing the extras. Waffles re-heat wonderfully in a toaster oven (I do not have a belgian waffle maker, so my thin waffles heat up quickly. I cannot say how a thicker waffle would fair in a toaster oven.
As with many of Alton's recipes, it is a great base for hundreds of other concoctions. The last third of the batch, I added mini choco chips for some dessert waffles. I've been known to add mashed banana and cinnamon...etc.
Will be making these again!

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I made these waffles for dinner last night, and I could not believe how wonderful they were! Don't get me wrong, I love fancy schmancy recipes and trying new and different things, but sometimes I just want a good, basic recipe I can always rely on - and this one is definitely that! I didn't change anything about the recipe, and even waited two days to make them until I had gone to the store to get the buttermilk, and I would not do anything differently. This is, not when I'm just looking for a perfectly basic yummy waffle! And the great thing about this recipe is that you can always add stuff to make it something different, if you so desire!!
With that being said, I think it's important that others who have reviewed the recipe view and review it is such, and as the title of the recipe implies - It's a "Basic Waffle" recipe. If you're looking for a gourmet waffle with all kinds of crap in it, then that's what you need to look for! Or, take this recipe and add to it whatever you are looking for! That is what all good cooks do... However, for you to rate this recipe based on those expectations is really very unfair and not authentic to the recipe. Just saying...

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There's not much to it. The batter is of a perfect thickness, and the flavor is excellent. The only thing I do differently is that I omit the baking powder and instead create a meringue out of the egg whites to add some natural leavening. The waffles don't always come out perfectly due to the nature of air-leavened batter, but I don't mind. By the end of the batch, the batter flattens for the most part and makes perfectly perfect waffles.

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I have tried several recipes for waffles and these are the best I have yet to make! The whole family loved them. They're wonderful topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup. Thank you Mr. Brown!

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This recipe is sooooooooooo easy and delicious. My whole family loved the waffles and that says a lot. This recipe will be in our favorites for years to come. Thanks Alton for another great recipe.

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As always, simply the best!

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Thanks AB you always come through for us. From pancakes, to pretzels, Poptarts to Pot Roast, and Artichoke to.... sorry cant think of a "Z" dish right now. Keep up the great work and i hope you are well.

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I have always been intimidated by the idea of making fresh waffles, although I make pancakes, quiche, french toast, etc. Before I put my never-used waffle iron in the garage sale, I decided to try to make some from scratch. I tried several recipes, and this one is fool-proof! I had no idea waffles were so easy to make!

Note: I use King Arthur's White Whole Wheat flour (which is 100% whole wheat, but a variety of wheat that is naturally lighter in color and texture for the entire amount of flour in the recipe. My family honestly has no idea they are eating whole wheat waffles.

Two Thumbs Up, Mr. Brown!

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I normally make a lovely cornmeal waffle for our Sunday family breakfast, but I thought would mix it up a bit this morning. I did a search and landed on this recipe, but I found the waffles were kind of bland.

Since we normally expect great things from Mr. Brown, that waffles were a bit of a let down. Not bad and not good - nothing worth raving about.