Christmas morning is hectic for me with the prep for the main meal, so I like to have a breakfast done up ahead that's all ready to go. Sometimes it's muffins, sometimes it's a baked french toast. This year I went with Gingerbread Buttermilk Waffles from Taste of Home.
I made them exactly as the recipe stated. Take the time to grate the spices fresh, it really makes such a difference. I got 7 waffles in my iron. However, I didn't mark them as off limits, and my son snagged a couple. He gave them two thumbs up, so I went ahead and made a second batch.
I froze them solid on cookie sheets, and then moved them to a ziptop bag. They can be reheated in the microwave or in the toaster. They'll be served with NH maple syrup, along with some nice crispy bacon.
I made them exactly as the recipe stated. Take the time to grate the spices fresh, it really makes such a difference. I got 7 waffles in my iron. However, I didn't mark them as off limits, and my son snagged a couple. He gave them two thumbs up, so I went ahead and made a second batch.
I froze them solid on cookie sheets, and then moved them to a ziptop bag. They can be reheated in the microwave or in the toaster. They'll be served with NH maple syrup, along with some nice crispy bacon.
Gingerbread Buttermilk Belgian Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, separated
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Confectioners' sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy; add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
- In another small bowl, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
- Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.
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