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Texas Waffle Recipes

Belgian Waffles

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 oz. butter
  • 1 c. milk

Mix together flour, salt, powdered sugar, water, and egg yolk. Add softened butter; beat smooth. Add milk; beat. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Bake until brown and crisp.

Tex-Mex Waffles

Not every waffle begs for syrup. Serve these savory delights with salsa and sour cream.

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1-1/3 cups grated Longhorn or sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
  • 1-2/3 cups milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green chiles

Preheat the waffle maker.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, cheese, baking powder, sugar, salt and chili powder. Add the milk, eggs, vegetable oil and chiles, and mix just until moistened. Mixture may be a little lumpy.

Bake in preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Makes 4 to 5 large waffles.

Serve with your favorite salsa, sour cream and additional grated cheese.

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Texas Quick Waffles

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla (optional)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Beat whole eggs in a bowl until thick. Beat milk, melted butter, and vanilla into eggs. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Sift into egg mixture, and mix well.
Bake as directed.

Variation:
Cinnamon-Apple: Add 1 apple peeled and shredded, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the batter.

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Texas Chocolate Ecstasy Waffles

  • 2 eggs - lightly beaten
  • 6 Tablespoons sugar
  • 314 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 4 Tablespoons butter-melted
  • 1 - 1/2 cups cake flour (sifted)
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla; stir thoroughly. In a separate bowl, blend chocolate syrup with butter. Let cool; stir into egg mixture. Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt). Add egg and chocolate batters to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
Bake as directed.

If waffles stick to iron, brush grids with vegetable oil.

Variations:
Chocolate Lovers: Add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to batter.
Cinnamon & Chocolate: Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to dry ingredients.

Serving suggestions: Top with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, or for something special, layer waffles with slices of ice cream and top with fruit or sundae sauce, whipped cream, and nuts. Serve at once or freeze for later use.

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Texas Peanut Butter Waffles

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter - creamy
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine - melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 - 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 medium banana - diced

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In separate bowl, combine peanut butter, butter or margarine (cooled), eggs, and milk. Beat until smooth. Add egg batter mixture to dry ingredients; mix until well blended. Fold in banana and nuts.
Bake as directed.

Serving Suggestion:
Top with your favorite jam or jelly, sprinkle with chopped nuts.

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Texas Ginger Bread Waffles

  • 2 cups pancake mix or baking mix
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg

In a medium bowl, combine pancake mix, brown sugar, and spices. Add milk, molasses, oil, and egg; stir until combined. Pour into waffle iron and bake until golden brown (about 90 seconds).
No Pancake Mix? Use 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in place of pancake mix.

Variation:
Fold in 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup chopped dates or add 1 cup pumpkin.

Serving suggestion: Top with sauteed apples or pears, applesauce, lemon sauce, or maple syrup and pecans.

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Texas Sweet Waffles

  • 2 sticks1/ cup butter or margarine (softened)
  • 1 - 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-314 cups flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar
  • 1-314 cups water
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and eggs together. Add all dry ingredients, along with water and lemon rind, and blend until smooth. Pour approximately 314 cup batter into waffle iron.
Bake as directed.

Tip: To make your own vanilla sugar, place several beans in a large bottle and fill to the brim with very fine sugar. Close tightly and keep in a dry place. refill with more sugar as you use it.

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Texas Potato Waffles

  • cup boiled potato - mashed and cooled
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley - chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chives - chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted and cooled
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 cups milk

Combine mashed potato with eggs, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Beat the butter or margarine into mixture. Combine flour and baking powder and add alternately to potato mixture with the milk, beating until well blended.
Bake as directed.

Variation:
Add 2-4 strips of cooked bacon (crumbled) to batter.

Serving Suggestion:
For breakfast, serve with your favorite eggs. Top with melted cheese or sour cream.

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Texas Beer Batter Waffles

  • 2-1/4 cups flour
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons butter - melted
  • 2 eggs - lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons orange rind (freshly grated)
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 can (12 oz) beer

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Melt butter and let it cool. Add all remaining ingredients, including butter, to flour mixture all at once. Beat until smooth. Set batter aside (at room temperature) and let rest for at least 1 hour before baking. Stir batter gently before using.
Bake as directed.

Serving Suggestion:
Top with fresh fruit - blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries - and whipped cream, or top with your favorite fruit sauce.

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Texas Sour Cream Waffles

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine - melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 - 1/2 cups ff our
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 314 teaspoon baking soda

Combine eggs, sour cream, butter (cooled), and buttermilk. Beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add dry ingredients to liquid mixture; stir until well blended. Batter will be slightly lumpy.
Bake as directed.

Variations: If using as a dessert waffle, add 2 Tablespoons sugar to batter for a sweeter taste treat. Add 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained) to batter. Top finished waffle with powdered sugar. Spread with apricot or raspberry preserves, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Serving Suggestion:
Top with your favorite Seafood Newburg recipe or creamed chicken recipe.

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Texas Ham Waffles

  • 314 cups (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of oregano
  • Paprika
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1/2 cup + 3 Tablespoons lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup chopped ham
  • 1-2 gherkins finely chopped
  • 2-3 anchovies - thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion - chopped

In large bowl, cream butter or margarine, add eggs, and continue to beat until smooth. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and all seasonings. Add to egg mixture along with water. Mix until well blended. Stir in ham, pickles, anchovies, and onion.
Bake immediately as directed.