Waffles

Contributor:  Mildred Snelders
CC Original
Makes 8 waffles

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shortening (butter is better)

Preheat waffle iron.  Sift flour, salt and baking powder into large bowl.   Beat eggs until foamy. Blend in milk; add shortening.  Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture; beat with rotary beater until smooth.

Pour batter onto center of waffle iron.  Batter should spread to within one inch from edge.  Baking until steaking stops and waffle is golden brown.  Loose edge with fork.

Serve hot with syrup, confectioners sugar or ice cream.

"I double this and freeze them.  So handy to have in a hurry for company.  Grandchildren love them."

Special toppings for waffles:

Blend soft butter with:

• grated orange rind
• well-drained pineapple
• crushed strawberries
• maple syrup or honey

Canned blueberries, seasoned with cinnamon, thickened with a little cornstarch is also yummy.

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