Biscuit Waffles

 

I love having taste-testers in my kitchen!  Sure, I have Mike, but since he likes pretty much anything I make, his response when I ask him to try something is "yeah, that's good."  Sometimes it is nice to have someone who can offer more advice, like trying another spice or cooking something a different way. 

 

The other day, Mike and his friend were working on replacing the brakes on my car.  Since I knew it would take them a good portion of the afternoon, I decided to spend some quality time in the kitchen.  Life has been so hectic lately that I haven't been able to bake and create as much as I typically like to.



I've seen many people posting about making cinnamon rolls in their waffle maker.  It's a great idea, and the cinnamon rolls cook in about a minute, plus you don't have to heat up your oven!  Since I had some time in the kitchen, I thought why not try making waffles out of biscuits?  I had scored a great deal on Pillsbury Grands biscuits the day before so I had plenty to work with. 

 

I was able to make 8 Biscuit Waffles in less than 10 minutes!  How's that for a speedy breakfast?  I used Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Southern Style Biscuits and I loved how they worked.  I brought out a plate for each of my taste testers (Mike and his friend) and asked them to try the waffles.  Their response was an enthusiastic, "these are good!"  Then I told them that the waffles were made out of biscuits.  Their next response made me laugh--they turned into food critics.  "Oh yeah, I can see that.  They're a little more dense.  But that means they hold up better for the syrup.  Yeah, these are good!" 

 

Since I made these waffles in the afternoon, I had quite a few leftover (after we all taste-tested).  I stored them in a Ziploc bag in the fridge.  The next morning I popped a couple in the toaster to warm them up, and they tasted fresh from the iron!  I'll definitely be making these again, especially when I'm short on time!

Biscuit Waffles

Makes 8

Ingredients:
1 can Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Southern Style Biscuits

1.  Heat your waffle iron to medium-high heat. 

2.  Place 1 biscuit in the center of your waffle iron and cook according to the directions on your iron.  (I use a Belgain waffle maker and I found it easiest to make just one waffle at a time, if you have a different style waffle iron you may be able to cook 2 waffles at once.  Mine has a light that indicates when the waffles are done.)

3.  Remove waffle from the iron and set aside.  Repeat with remaining biscuits.

Top waffles with desired toppings: syrup, fresh fruit, peanut butter, jam etc.

Belgian Waffles with Spiced Apples

As you know, I love having breakfast for dinner.  It's so quick and always delicious!  This meal combines the flavors of fall with one of my favorite breakfast items--Belgian Waffles.

One of the tops things on my "want" list when we registered for wedding gifts was a Belgian Waffle maker.  I was thrilled when I received it at a shower!  Our waffle maker has been used many times.  The waffle recipe I use makes 10 waffles, so I typically make a whole batch and freeze what Mike and I don't eat.  It makes for a simple and delicious breakfast on busy mornings!

Since it's fall and I have an abundance of apples, I thought I would make some spiced apples to top our waffles.  These spiced apples tasted so similar to the ones you can get at Cracker Barrel.  My apples were sliced thinly so they would cook quickly, but you can slice yours thicker.  The flavors went so well together and I think I have a new favorite breakfast!

And...you're getting lucky today, 2 recipes in 1 post!

Belgian Waffles (*Note: the waffle batter needs to stand for an hour before being used)

Makes 10 waffles

You will need:
1-1/2 cups water
2-1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 packet)
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 egg white
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups milk
8 Tablespoons margarine, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1.  In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup lukewarm (105-110 degrees) water, yeast and a pinch of sugar.  Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes, until the yeast begins to foam.

2.  Add the egg yolks, 1 egg white, and the sugar to the yeast mixture.  Stir until combined.

3.  Mix in the remaining 3/4 cup water, milk, melted margarine, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir until the mixture is smooth.

4.  Add flour and salt to liquid mixture and stir until smooth.

5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold the egg whites into the flour batter.

6.  Let the batter stand for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

7.  Preheat your waffle maker to the desired heat setting.  (I have a Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker and I've found setting #4 is best).

8.  Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron.  (Follow any other instructions your waffle iron might have.) 

9.  Bake waffle until done, remove from waffle iron, and repeat until all the batter is used. 

Serve with whipped cream, syrup, jam, powdered sugar, or fruit (see recipe below!)

Source:  Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker Recipe Guide

Spiced Apples

You will need:

2 cups apple cider, divided
5 apples, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons margarine
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice**

1.  Pour 1-1/2 cups of apple cider in a skillet.

2.  Add apple slices and cook until tender.

3.  Add margarine and heat until melted.

4.  Mix remaining 1/2 cup of apple cider, cornstarch, sugar, and apple pie spice in a small bowl.

5.  Pour into skillet and stir until thick.

6.  Remove from heat and serve warm.

Tastes great served over waffles or pancakes!

Source:  Add A Pinch

**If you don't have apple pie spice, you can make your own.  Just combine: 1/4 cup cinnamon, 2 teaspoons nutmeg, 1 teaspoon allspice, and 1 teaspoon ginger.  Store what you don't use in an airtight container.