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alexandrasf, 04/25/08
Favorite Belgian WafflesIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 cup unbleached white flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tablespoon sugar (or less)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder (if you like more, 1/2).
dash salt
1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 ultra ripe banana, mashed up
1/4 cup vegan margarine (Earth Balance, duh!)
generous splash vanilla extract
TINY drop of almond extract (seriously, this stuff is strong)
2-3 spoonfuls applesauce
Directions:Okay: turn on your Belgian/regular waffle maker. Usually it is best to apply some non-stick oil or spray, because the first waffle always sticks on mine. now, for the batter:
Mix the dry in one bowl. Mash up the banana in another bowl. Add the soy milk and mash more, so they start mixing. Add the margarine, which should be soft, but not liquid. Mash and mix so it starts getting chunky, but together. Add the extracts-remember, almond extract is very pungent, so just a teardrop is enough. Keep mash/mixing. Then add the applesauce--I did this to make the waffles have a little more weight on the inside. If you like your waffles to be really light on the inside, forget the applesauce.
Add the wet to the dry. The batter should be kind of chunky, like thick pancake batter or muffin batter. If you feel it seems too dry, add more soy milk. I usually add a splash at this stage.
Ladle batter onto waffle iron, starting in the middle, about 3 big spoonfuls. Don't try to spread it out, just slop it on and the waffle maker will take care of the rest. My waffle maker has a light that tells me when they are done; if yours does not, I would guess it takes about 5 minutes.
Enjoy! They should come out nice and crispy on the outside and have the consistency of a popover on the inside--not at all like pancakes, not thick, not doughy. Also, my measurements are never very precise (I go by my gut a lot) so experiment as you see fit.
Serves: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
