We were excited to find blueberries on sale @ ALDI's for $0.99 a pint, which made it even better. My m-i-l would have added a carrot to make for a healthier meal, but I opted for sausage patties instead. :) Another "tradition" passed down from his family is to make the waffles at the table. It means some patience & breaks in between, but enjoying a crisp quarter straight from the waffle maker makes it worth the wait!
1 3/4 c. flour (I made them with 1/2 wheat flour)
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg yolks
1 3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. cooking oil
2 egg whites
Combine flour, baking powder, & salt. In a separate bowl beat egg yolks slightly. Beat in milk & oil. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just combined, but still slightly lumpy. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter, leaving a few fluffs of egg white. Do not overmix. Pour batter onto wafer maker. Makes about 6 waffles.
Shortcut: Do not separate eggs, but mix the dry ingredients, add wet & do not overmix. This doesn't make as light of a batter, but the waffles still turn out great & take less work to prepare. But if you ask my mother, she will tell you that beating the eggs whites is a must in making waffles. We've agreed to disagree & love each other despite our difference of opinions.
White Sauce
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 - 1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Melt butter. Add flour & stir until smooth. Add milk (less for a thicker sauce) & whisk continually while heating on medium heat until thickened. Take off heat & add sugar & vanilla. Stir well & serve warm with waffles.
Tip: If you find a great deal on blueberries (or other berries)...buy up! You can lay them out on baking pans & freeze them, then store them in freezer bags or containers for up to 6 months in your freezer. They will not be as firm as fresh, but are great for recipes & often cheaper than you can find in your freezer section.
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