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re: Pancakes, Waffles, Or French Toast?

Posted on 9/6/23 at 1:20 pm to
Posted by AUHighPlainsDrifter
South Carolina
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Posted on 9/6/23 at 1:20 pm to
I like them all but if it is a lazy Saturday, I definitely wouldn't be making waffles because that creates a big mess.
Posted by AUHighPlainsDrifter
South Carolina
Member since Sep 2017
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Posted on 9/6/23 at 1:29 pm to
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Is there a waffle maker and recipe someone can recommend?


I've made this one before and really liked it. As for waffle makers, look for one that allows you to flip the waffle. Here is an inexpensive one. It has gotten a lot of good reviews.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
20041 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 1:30 pm to
Pancakes done with a homemade batter. I like them with either blueberries or apple slices cooked down in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in the batter.

I'm not a big fan of just plain pancakes.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110956 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 2:10 pm to
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I like them all but if it is a lazy Saturday, I definitely wouldn't be making waffles because that creates a big mess.



To me, waffles are the LEAST MESSY option of them all. One bowl to mix everything in and all the cooking is contained to the waffle iron that you just wipe out when done (I usually do the trick of just wetting a folded over paper towel and steaming it in the hot waffle iron that I unplug after cooking the last waffle).
Posted by AUHighPlainsDrifter
South Carolina
Member since Sep 2017
3246 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 2:18 pm to
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To me, waffles are the LEAST MESSY option of them all. One bowl to mix everything in and all the cooking is contained to the waffle iron that you just wipe out when done (I usually do the trick of just wetting a folded over paper towel and steaming it in the hot waffle iron that I unplug after cooking the last waffle).


I guess it depends on the recipe...the Belgian waffle recipe I posted above requires 3 bowls.

I can make French toast with a fork or whisk, one bowl, spatula and a skillet/griddle.
This post was edited on 9/6/23 at 2:20 pm
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110956 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 2:22 pm to
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I guess it depends on the recipe...the Belgian waffle recipe I posted above requires 3 bowls.


I've done it using TWO separate bowls, where you separate the eggs and whip the egg whites separately, to fold those in, but never three. I'm not sure what would require three.

This is the one I tend to like best and use most often. I like the corn starch addition to the batter and, of course, just one bowl.

Waffles of Insane Greatness
Posted by AUHighPlainsDrifter
South Carolina
Member since Sep 2017
3246 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 2:47 pm to
Appreciate the recipe, Y.A. It does sound a bit less involved. I'll give it a shot the next time I make them.

As for the recipe I linked, they used one bowl for wet ingredients, one for dry ingredients and a third for the egg whites. I suspect that you could get away with using only two bowls by mixing the various wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients one at a time instead of mixing them before adding to the dry ingredients.
Posted by Sidicous
NELA
Member since Aug 2015
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Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:23 pm to
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making homemade waffles


I am with Alton Brown on waffles at home. They require a specialized countertop implement and thus devoted space, time, and effort. Juice just ain’t worth the squeeze.
Posted by BigB0882
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2014
5422 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:40 pm to
I am a pancake person. I like a lot of butter and just a little bit of syrup. Pancakes are best because they can soak up the butter and then just a little syrup on top is all I need. I do enjoy the slight crunch on waffles but the pockets can hold too much syrup. I wouldn’t turn down a waffle, though. Not really a fan of French toast.

For the record, I’ve tried a million pancake recipes and techniques but nothing is better than an IHOP pancake. Sad but true.
This post was edited on 9/6/23 at 5:42 pm
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
16111 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 7:55 pm to
I suggest not going Belgian style. Waffle House is not Belgian style, and Belgian waffles are designed to be more desserts (buying waffles in Belgium, they're much sweeter than I would prefer.)

My family that got me addicted to them used Jiffy. Sam's Club pancake mix is also great, there are instructions on it to make it a waffle instead.

Add some vanilla extract. Cook them until they stop steaming, then grab them with a fork. Especially when starting out, go on-demand, don't spend 25 minutes making six waffles to feed three kids. Give each kid a piece of each waffle as they come off.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
8630 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:03 pm to
Hear me out, pancakes, dipped in French toast egg wash, and cooked in a waffle iron...
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
16111 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:06 pm to
If you're going to make French Toast, try using Challah (Jewish bread that is twisted and heavy on the egg.) At least at H-E-B, they freeze it and fly it in from New Jersey, although in Houston 3 Brothers and Slow Dough make fantastic bread.
Posted by Bryno1960
Off River Road
Member since Aug 2013
3792 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:36 pm to
Waffles then French Toast
Posted by AUHighPlainsDrifter
South Carolina
Member since Sep 2017
3246 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:57 pm to
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Hear me out, pancakes, dipped in French toast egg wash, and cooked in a waffle iron...


As someone who has reheated leftover dressing from Thanksgiving in a waffle maker I say F it...why not!
Posted by vuvuzela
Oregon
Member since Jun 2010
14663 posts
Posted on 9/6/23 at 9:00 pm to
Give me pancakes then french toast, then waffles
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
76275 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:35 am to
french toast, pancakes, waffles. in that order
Posted by John McClane
Member since Apr 2010
37180 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 11:37 pm to
Waffle
Posted by tygerfan1
Member since Aug 2008
2683 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:54 pm to
When I first read this I thought it said Maker's Mark and it really caught my attention.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
21003 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 7:16 pm to
Blueberry pancakes with copious amounts of butter and local honey.
Posted by bengalman
In da Country
Member since Feb 2007
4134 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 7:18 pm to
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Pancakes, Waffles, Or French Toast?



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