March 10, 2010...2:11 pm

Whole Wheat Waffles and Voting

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First Place Winner 2nd Block Kitchen 2!!!

Whole wheat Waffles???  Sure they don’t look like whole wheat.  These are crisp and light. Nothing like I expected.  At least the second go round! 

The recipe came from King Arthur.   In looking for a more healthy choice I decided to make whole wheat waffles.   Most recipes will use a combination of all purpose flour along with whole wheat flour.  This is to ensure that the product will not be too heavy.  I was intrigued when I saw this recipe.  No combination is used just whole wheat flour.  I had to try it. 

The first try I was not very satisfied with the texture.  It was more heavy.  The recipe called for either butter or oil.  I chose butter.  It the reviews I noticed that quite a few stated that using buttermilk was a good thing.  The combination of the butter and buttermilk did not produce the light and airy waffle that I was looking for although after slathering it with butter and syrup GI Joe thought they were fantastic!  

The second trial I used oil and skim milk.  It was a good combination. Just what I was looking for, light ,airy, crisp, and a nutty flavor.  Perfection.

As far as being a more nutritious choice I am still not sure about that.  The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of butter or oil.  To me that is a large percentage of fat.  In most waffle recipes only 2 tablespoons of fat are used.   My next trial I will reduce the fat and  see what happens. I’ll have to wait awhile though.  I cannot eat another waffle after making two recipes for my classes, two at home and tasting  10 waffles today.  I’m done with waffles for now! 

Today was a lab day and the students prepared waffles and turkey bacon.  First block started of with a few obstacles.  One kitchen was invaded with ants.  I don’t think that I have shared with you that our school was built on a huge ant hill.  One crystal  of sugar and they march right in and make themselves at home.  After burying the ants I pulled about 12 aprons out of the dryer that were twisted together so tightly that it was like working a huge rubik’s cube!  Then right in the middle of the lab one of the waffle irons just turned itself off for good!   I will not  share the photos of me pulling my hair out!  Other than that it was a fine day in the world of cooking! 

Hearty Whole Waffles  taken from here

Makes about 6 – 6 1/2 waffles 

  • 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup of butter or oil ( I prefer the oil for a lighter waffle) 

Whisk dry ingredients together.  In a separate bowl beat egg, milk, and oil.  Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients stirring just until moistened.

Cook in a waffle iron following manufacture’s directions.

Here are the results of today’s lab.  Vote for the one that deserves top chef .

1st block Kitchen 1

1st Block Kitchen 2

1st Block Kitchen 4

1st Block Kitchen 5

1st Block Kitchen 6

2nd Block Kitchen 1

2nd Block Kitchen 2

2nd Block Kitchen 3

2nd Block Kitchen 5

2nd Block Kitchen 6


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