Big Batch Extra Fluffy Wheat Waffles (With a Little Less Fat)

Name: Big Batch Extra Fluffy Wheat Waffles (With a Little Less Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15 Waffles, 15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional); 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup applesauce; 4 eggs, separated; 3 1/2 cups buttermilk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Submitted by TexasToast R

"I revised the recipe from "The Best Recipes" by the editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine to make it just a bit healthier. The secret to great waffles is a thick batter--which this recipe has. These are delicious served with real butter and maple syrup, fruit and whipped cream or with some chocolate chips added to the batter. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 15 Waffles
Serves:: 15

ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional)
1 ³⁄₄ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₄ cup applesauce
4 eggs, separated
3 ¹⁄₂ cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

directions

Heat greased waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Whisk yolks with buttermilk, applesauce and butter.
Beat egg white until it just holds a 2-inch peak.
Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while mixing gently with a rubber spatula. (Do no add liquid faster than you can incorporate it into the batter.) Toward end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients. (But don't overmix!) Gently fold egg whites into batter.
Spread appropriate amount of batter onto waffle iron. Following manufacturer's instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2-5 minutes. Serve immediately. (In a pinch, you can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200-degree oven for up to 5 minutes).

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TexasToast R

I remember my mom let me bake cookies by myself for the first time when I was five. I was hooked from that time. I love to bake and cook. Trying new recipes is especially fun for me. I usually try at least two-three per week. Of course, I have a lot of favorites that we have over and over again too. One thing that I've really gotten into recently is trying to lighten up some of my favorite recipes. Homemade pizza is one of my specialties. My husband thinks my pancakes are the best.

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