Maple-Bacon Waffles




Ever since I bought my new waffle maker a couple of months ago, we have been trying all kinds of waffle recipes.  I am still partial to my favorite Belgian waffle recipe but this one makes a nice sturdy waffle and is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

What I liked was being able to make my own maple flavored bacon and using either precooked or uncooked bacon to start.

I also appreciated that this recipe was not too sweet.  I enjoy syrup, so when the waffle is too sweet, it's just overkill.

This is great for those weekends when you are craving just a little something more special than just toast and coffee.  However, it's also perfect for a weeknight meal.

Enjoy.




Preheat oven to 375 degrees; line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.  Lay bacon on sheet and brush both sides with 2 Tablespoons maple syrup.  Bake turning once until crisp and browned, 20 to 25 minutes for uncooked bacon or 8 minutes for precooked bacon.  Discard fat and lower oven temperature to 200 degrees .  Coarsely chop bacon.




In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 




In another bowl, whisk buttermilk with canola oil, eggs, and remaining 4 Tablespoons maple syrup.




Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in bacon.




Preheat your waffle maker and brush with a bit of oil.  The waffle batter is very thick so I filled up a 1 cup measuring vessel with batter and poured most (maybe 3/4 cup) of batter onto the iron, spreading it around.  This amount will vary depending on the size of your waffle iron.




Cook until lightly browned and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.  Place waffle on a plate in the oven; cook remaining waffles.  Serve with butter and syrup.

Maple-Bacon Waffles
Adapted from All You

6 oz. uncooked bacon (about 6 slices) or 4 oz precooked bacon (about 10 slices)
6 Tablespoons maple syrup, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2 Tablespoons canola oil plus more for brushing on iron
2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees; line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.  Lay bacon on sheet and brush both sides with 2 Tablespoons maple syrup.  Bake turning once until crisp and browned, 20 to 25 minutes for uncooked bacon or 8 minutes for precooked bacon.  Discard fat and lower oven temperature to 200 degrees .  Coarsely chop bacon.

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  In another bowl, whisk buttermilk with canola oil, eggs, and remaining 4 Tablespoons maple syrup.  Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in bacon.

Preheat your waffle maker and brush with a bit of oil.  The waffle batter is very thick so I filled up a 1 cup measuring vessel with batter and poured most (maybe 3/4 cup) of batter onto the iron, spreading it around.  This amount will vary depending on the size of your waffle iron.

Cook until lightly browned and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.  Place waffle on a plate in the oven; cook remaining waffles.  Serve with butter and syrup.

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Posted by Noble Pig at Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:07 PM
Categories: .Breakfast
 
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