Try this easy-to-make (and delicious) waffle recipe with Selati Sugar. Whether you make it savoury or sweet – you’ll need no excuse to whip up a batch.
Brussel waffles with Selati Sugar
Makes 4-6 waffles
Using baking powder, this batter is the most common and requires no proofing. Perfect for when the craving hits as it can be prepared in minutes!
Ingredients
2 cups (240g) cake flour
¼ cup (50g) Selati Pure White Sugar
1 ½ Tbsp (22ml) baking powder
1 tsp (5ml) salt
4 large eggs, separated
1 ½ cups (375ml) milk
¼ cup (60ml) melted butter
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence
Method
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
- Gradually add egg yolks and milk into mixture.
- Fold through melted butter and vanilla.
- Whisk egg whites to stiff peak stage, this should take about 4-6 minutes.
- Fold egg whites into waffle mixture until well combined.
- Take ¼ cup of waffle batter and ladle into a waffle iron. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until golden.
- Set aside and repeat with remaining batter.
MIX & MATCH
There are a variety of ways to turn the ordinary waffle batter into an extraordinary sweet or savoury affair. Try these tasty combo’s at your next brunch soiree!
Beetroot & Mozzarella:
Add ¼ cup grated pickled or cooked leftover beetroot, ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives and 1 tsp Dijon mustard to 1x batch waffle batter. Season and mix well to combine.
Baby marrow & Cheddar:
Add ½ cup grated baby marrows, ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, 2 tsp chilli flakes and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley to 1x batch waffle batter. Season and mix well to combine.
Choc Berry:
Add 1 slab chopped milk or dark chocolate and a handful of fresh raspberries to 1x batch waffle batter. Mix well to combine.
Caramel & nut:
Add ¼ cup caramel treat and 2 Tbsp chopped mixed nuts (almonds, pecans or pistachios) to 1x batch waffle batter. Mix well to combine.
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