Waffles

Sometimes waffles don't look perfect...

Nothing says "breakfast" like fluffy waffles, drizzled in maple syrup and fresh butter, and served with sweet and savory toppings like yogurt, fresh fruit, and chocolate chips.

Since everyone in my family is home for Thanksgiving, this is also a great choice for feeding lots of people. Our waffle iron makes 4 squares at a time, and the recipe makes about 4 servings, which can be easily doubled.

**This recipe can also be used to make pancakes**

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c flour (1 c regular, 1/2 c whole wheat)
1 t salt
1 3/4 t baking powder
3 T sugar
3 T oil
1-2 eggs (more eggs=fluffier, less=crisper)
1- 1 1/4 c milk

Preheat waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray if needed. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and make a well. In the center of the well add the rest of the ingredients. Using a whisk, first combine the ingredients in the center of the bowl, then quickly mix them into the dry ingredients until they form a thick batter. Usually if I'm only using 1 egg then I'll add the full 1 1/4 c milk.

Once the waffle iron is preheated spoon enough batter into each section and cook until golden brown. Ours takes about 3-4 minutes. If you like, you can add blueberries, sliced banana, cinnamon, or chocolate chips to the batter when it is cooking.

Remove from the waffle iron and serve immediately with toppings of your choice.

...sometimes they do.