Gluten-Free Waffles-the GF series

Gluten-free waffles that work

Waffles aren’t our go-to breakfast starch.  That would be pancakes.  I switch between the Keto almond, banana, and pre-GF, these fluffy pancakes.

I’ve noticed in all gluten-free baking or griddling that the finished product takes longer to brown than normal gluten products.  Also, when Xanthan gum is in the mix, the final product has something of a gummy, moist (Yes, I know, that word) texture.  I’ve not yet dabbled with a Xanthan gum free version of these.  We are rather perceptive to that texture, but in these waffles, with eggs and sausage and bacon and syrup, it was not much noticed.

Gluten-free waffles

We like these since they resemble regular waffles and that's always a good thing.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast, Brunch, Gluten free, Waffles
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Dann Reid

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 C Gluten-free flour 158 g
  • 1 T Sugar
  • 3/4 t Baking powder
  • 1/4 t Baking soda
  • 1/2 t Salt
  • 2 each Eggs, separated
  • 4.5 t Butter, melted and cooled 21 g
  • 1/4 C Sour cream 60 g
  • 7 oz Buttermilk 199 g
  • 5 oz Milk 142 g
  • 1 t Vanilla extract

Instructions

Procedure

  1. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  2. Mix the egg yolks with the sour cream. Add the buttermilk, then the milk, then the butter. Add the vanilla. Whisk well.

  3. Pour the wet onto the dry and fold to incorporate. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

  4. Whisk the whites in a clean bowl. When soft peaks start, add the sugar and whisk to stiff peaks.

  5. Fold the egg whites into the base in quarters.

  6. For my waffle iron, a size 8 scoop was too big. The batter was not different in how it cooked from other batters, so what you normally do should suffice.

Recipe Notes

I used Namaste brand gluten-free flour.  This flour has Xanthan gum added. 

Drop me a note if you tried a Xanthan gum-free flour. How did they come out?

dann@culinarylibertarian.com

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How to make buttermints for every occasion

Buttermints for Halloween, Christmas, or everyday treats

Buttermints

Homemade buttermints are easy and versatile for every holiday

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Buttermints, Christmas candy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Drying time 1 day
Author Dann Reid

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Whole, unsalted butter
  • 1/3 C Sweetened condensed milk
  • 3-4 C Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 t Salt
  • 1/2 t Peppermint extract

Instructions

Procedure

  1. Paddle the soft butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer Add the condensed milk and paddle slowly to combine. Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time, paddling to combine thoroughly. Add the peppermint, taste, and adjust if needed. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when squeezed. It should not be sticky. Your dough may require additional powdered sugar.

  2. Remove the dough from the mixer and divide it into quarters. Place three of the portions into a zip-top bag, and roll the remaining portion.

  3. Roll each portion on the counter like you are rolling play-dough. Roll it into a long skinny strip about the size of a regular Sharpy marker. Cut the rolls about half an inch long pieces.

  4. Spread the soft pieces across a rack on a baking sheet and allow them to sit out overnight. They will continue to dry if left out in a candy dish. Keep most of them in a sealed container to help keep them a bit softer. If you find they are starting to stick a bit, sift some powdered sugar over them, seal the container and give it a jiggle.

    That is a pizza screen, but anything that allows airflow will do.

Recipe Notes

As shown, these were, of course, Halloween buttermints. Yes, I really hate Candy Corn that much.

Homemade for the Holidays

Buttermints are easy to make, fun with the kids, and make great gifts. If there are any left.

As it is published, this recipe makes quite a bit.  It can be halved, but I agree half a third of a cup is a challenge.  Half of a third of a cup is 2 Tablespoons and two teaspoons.  Don’t fret is it isn’t exact; this recipe is forgiving.

Even though they carry the name mints, try changing the mint extract for cinnamon extract for Valentine’s Day and coloring them red.

If you need pans or racks, this Amazon page has some ideas.  When you make purchases through links on this page, I earn a commission at no cost to you.