This is another wonderful recipe from Inn Cuisine
(as featured on Inn Cuisine, adapted from FoodNetwork.com and seen on Rachel Ray’s $40 a Day, original recipe from Aretha Frankensteins of Chattanooga, TN)
The following recipe has been modified. For the original recipe, please visit FoodNetwork.com
Suggested to me by a fellow food blogger on Twitter, there are a few, notable characteristics about the Waffle of Insane Greatness that I think you’ll appreciate:
- most of you will already have all the necessary ingredients on hand (no extra trips to the grocery store)
- aside from 30 minutes of resting time, the batter is extremely fast & easy to put together (efficiency=a big plus)
- the recipe is consistent, producing waffles that are light, crisp, airy & delicious. What more can you ask for?
Waffle of Insane Greatness, I heart you!
Worthy of serving family & friends at home or guests of a bed & breakfast inn, the Waffle of Insane Greatness is a key recipe for creating memorable mornings. Add a drizzle of warm maple syrup, a pat of butter, a spoonful of homemade Summer Berry Sauce, an assortment of fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkling of powdered sugar and presto—you’ve got a fabulous meal on hand.
Final thoughts? While the following recipe will produce enough standard-size waffles to feed (approximately) 4, you can easily double the recipe to feed a crowd (or if your guests, like me, simply find them too delicious to stop eating). A plus? Any unused batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!
Waffle of Insane Greatness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Stir first 5 ingredients together in mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Add milk, cream, oil, egg, sugar & vanilla to dry ingredients and stir by hand until mixture is smooth. Let batter rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat waffle iron; pour batter into preheated waffle iron and cook as indicated by manufacturer or refer to waffle iron’s indicator light. There is no need to pre-spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray as the oil in the batter will allow the waffles to release with ease. Serve warm.
Cook’s choice: You may substitute 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup half & half or 1 cup buttermilk for the 1/2 cup milk & 1/2 cup heavy cream as suggested in the recipe above, using 1 cup (diary product of preference) in total.
Easy Summer Berry Sauce)
There is no better way to top off a serving of Banana-Praline French Toast Casserole than with a few delicious spoonfuls of Easy Summer Berry Sauce. But don’t just limit this sauce to French toast, its sweet, berry flavor is perfect for topping pancakes, waffles and crepes too!
Preparing Easy Summer Berry Sauce is a simple 2-step process that consists of warming up your favorite blend of summer berries, adding a complementary jam, and serving to appreciative family and guests. It really is that good, and it really is that easy.
Enjoy!
Easy Summer Berry Sauce
(recipe from Inn Cuisine, idea inspired by Diana, one of the best home cooks I know)
What you’ll need
- 12-16 ounces fresh or frozen blend of summer berries (I typically use frozen because I always have some on hand and find a blend of blackberries, blueberries & raspberries works nicely)
- 1 medium-sized (approximately 17.5 ounce) jar of your favorite, complementary jam (blackberry is a favorite in this sauce)
If using fresh berries, simply warm desired amount of jam in a small saucepan over low-medium heat, adding fresh berries as jam begins to bubble. Cook for 3-5 minutes over low heat, stirring often. As berries begin to break down, remove sauce from heat and pour into serving dish. Serve immediately.
If using frozen berries, pour desired amount of fruit into a small saucepan and warm over low-medium heat. As berries begin to soften and break down, add desired amount of complementary jam and stir gently for 3-5 minutes or until sauce is warmed through. Remove from heat and pour into serving dish. Serve immediately.
Berry to Jam Ratios:
Because you are relying on the sugar in the jam to (slightly) thicken the juices from the berries, you’ll want to use these approximate guidelines until you discover what combination works best for you:
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen berries to about 12-15 ounces of complementary jam
- 16 ounces fresh or frozen berries to 1 full jar (approximately 17.5 ounces) complementary jam
To create a thicker sauce, use more jam. For a thinner sauce, add more berries.
