Preparation
Measure water into a large bowl. NOTE: Do not use water that is too hot because
the yeast wont rise. Add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and yeast; stir to dissolve. Let
stand 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, shortbread biscuit crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar,
salt, ginger, and lemon zest; stir to combine. Add the milk, egg yolks, melted cooled
butter, and vanilla to the yeast mixture. Stir until smooth. Add the dry ingredients
and beat until smooth, using hand mixer at low speed. Cover with waxed paper
and let stand to rise in a warm, draft-free place for 30 minutes.
Beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Gently fold into the batter.
Preheat your wafflemaker on setting 4 or preferred setting* (green indicatorlight will
be illuminated when preheated) and act upon the instructions described in ´Usage`.
Serve with lemon curd, fruit, jam, powdered sugar, a warm fruit syrup, or whipped
cream.
Good night waffles
Most of the mixing for these waffles is done the night before. In the morning, just mix
in the eggs, vanilla and a pinch of baking soda while the waffle maker is heating.
Leftover batter may be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to three days. Heat
your waffle maker in the morning, stir the batter and have a freshly baked waffle for
breakfast.
Makes 6 waffles:
118 ml lukewarm water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2
1/4
teaspoons active dry yeast (1 yeast packet)
472 ml whole milk, warmed
1/2
cup (ca. 115 gram) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (ca. 240 gram) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4
teaspoon baking soda
The night before, or at least 8 hours before baking, combine the warm water,
granulated sugar and yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, until foamy.
Stir in the warm milk, melted butter and salt. Beat in the flour until smooth (this may
be done using a hand mixer on low speed). Wrap bowl tightly with plastic wrap
and let stand overnight (or for 8 hours) on the countertop – do not refrigerate.
When ready to bake, preheat your wafflemaker on setting 4 or preferred setting*
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