12.10.2013

Christmas Breakfast II: Gingerbread Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup


Ever since I made Marion Cunningham's Yeast Waffles, it spoiled me for all other waffle recipes. Delicate and delicious...the yeast makes all the difference.
I can't remember where I came upon this particular recipe (Pinterest?), but because I'm making lots of gingerbread recipes this season, it caught my attention and once I saw yeast as an ingredient, I copied it immediately. And yes, they were as light as Marion's recipe but with the added pleasure of that gingerbread flavor, color and fragrance in the house. You can serve them simply with confectioners sugar, maple syrup, or make the apple cider syrup (recipe below) that I tried. You'll have some happy faces around your Christmas breakfast table.


Gingerbread Belgian Waffles
From The Examiner

Ingredients:
2 packages active dry yeast (4 to 5 tsp.)
2 cups lukewarm milk
1/2 cup molasses
4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup melted butter (4 ounces = 1 stick)

Method:
Sprinkle yeast over warm milk; stir to dissolve. Beat egg yolks and add to yeast mixture with vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, and sugar; add to liquid ingredients. Stir in melted butter and combine thoroughly. Beat the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into batter. Let mixture stand in a warm place about 45 minutes or until it doubles in bulk. Use 1-1/3 cups mix per waffle. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Yield: about 6 waffles


Apple Cider Syrup
From Southern Food


Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups apple cider
1 cup brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks

Method:
Melt the butter and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil while stirring. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until reduced by half to about 1 to 1 1/4 cups. This will take about 15 minutes. The syrup will thicken as it cools.

24 comments:

  1. Great flavors! Those festive waffles must taste divine.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. I've yet to attempt yeasted waffles but one of these days, it's going to happen! Love how festive this gingerbread version is!

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  3. I have a happy face just looking at these waffles now, Barbara. I can just imagine their delicious fragrance "decorating" the house for Christmas. The Apple Cider Syrup is a must!

    Thank you so much for sharing..

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  4. I can't wait to make a batch! Love the festive flavours.

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  5. look absolutely besutiful Barbara:)

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  6. look absolutely besutiful Barbara:)

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  7. Daaaahling, what are you trying to do to my diet?! Surely you can not tempt me with those delicious waffles and not expect me to stuff my mouth full of cookies while i live vicariously LOL. It's just not right.
    *kisses* H

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  8. That looks wonderful! I look forward to trying this... Drooling already with the thought :)

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  9. I've made gingerbread waffles before, but never with yeast. This must create a whole different texture! It sounds pretty heavenly!

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  10. Must try these! soon! yeast and ginger and apple, oh my...

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  11. Oh, I love warm gingerbread. I wonder if the Knight would try them!?

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  12. Another great recipe, Barbara. I love the apple syrup addition for a change to maple syrup. I can imagine piling lovely fruits (poached pears?) on them for a perfect breakfast. YOu are on a roll with all of these splendid dishes.

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  13. I don't have a waffle iron here, but my DIL does in NC. We will be with them for Christmas and I am taking this recipe with me. Thank you Barbara.

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  14. I cannot think of anything better than these waffles Barbara!

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  15. The perfect Christmas morning breakfast! I haven't tried a yeast waffle recipe yet and would love to try based on your comments, Barbara.

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  16. What a great holiday breakfast and perfect for "after opening gifts."
    Sam

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  17. JUMPING UP AND DOWN AND SQUEALING IN SUCH DELIGHT I MUST WRITE IN ALL CAPS

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  18. wow another fun breakfast idea

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  19. I made these stunning waffles with the drizzled topped syrup & my hubby Peter & I adored them so much!

    They were a real treat & so delicious too, dear Barbara! xxx :)

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  20. it's hard for me to deviate from my beloved maple syrup, but this is too enticing to pass up!

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  21. Awesome. We are featuring breakfast at Saturday Dishes. I'd love it if you linked this.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa

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  23. Barbara, I haven't had waffles in ages and the only good recipe for them was with sourdough. I'm going to give these a try. I also like the idea of using something other than maple syrup to drizzle on top.

    Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits

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