{"id":1559,"date":"2014-08-28T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T15:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cookiesorbiscuits.com\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2014-08-27T21:48:33","modified_gmt":"2014-08-28T04:48:33","slug":"buttermilk-waffles-with-strawberry-compote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesorbiscuits.com\/?p=1559","title":{"rendered":"Buttermilk Waffles with Strawberry Compote"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am so thankful for the friends in my life. I still have wonderful friends back in Australia, but with each move, both overseas and moving states in America I have had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people. I am most thankful for the day I walked out my back gate, pregnant with baby number three, when I met my best friend in Washington state. We were both walking our children to school, and she noticed that I was getting a little uncomfortable with the walk. She offered to walk my son up to school, and so began a wonderful friendship. We’ve shared meals together, traveled locally and overseas together, spent hours chatting and she’s even given me the occasional recipe \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\"Strawberry<\/p>\n

This waffle recipe comes from my best friend. I have altered it slightly, but the bones of the recipe are from her. I never had a recipe for waffles before I met her. Waffles are nowhere near as popular in Australia as they are in America. Even then, if they are served, they are more likely to be a dessert rather than a breakfast food. You can buy frozen waffles in Australia now – but nothing like the range you can find in America. No chocolate chip waffles, or strawberry filled waffles. No cinnamon toast waffles or low-fat. Just plain, basic waffles in the frozen section in Australia.<\/p>\n

\"Buttermilk<\/p>\n

These days, waffles are a breakfast favorite in my household. My daughter often cooks up a batch or two on the weekend, and we freeze them. Each morning, they grab a frozen waffle and toss it into the toaster. With a little maple syrup (or perhaps a little too much when they serve themselves) and some fruit, it makes a quick and filling breakfast. To make these a little healthier, I sometimes substitute 3\/4 cup of the plain flour with whole wheat flour. The kids have no idea – and the fiber is increased.<\/p>\n

\"Buttermilk<\/p>\n

When I have a little more time, I love to make a strawberry compote. A little dab of cream or vanilla yogurt tastes delicious with it too!<\/p>\n

\"Buttermilk<\/p>\n

Like many batter items, you may need to adjust your liquid levels. The batter needs to be slightly thick and pours slowly. If your batter is too thin – add a little more flour. If it is too thick, add a little more buttermilk or water.<\/p>\n

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Strawberry Compote<\/div>\t
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  1. 1 lb strawberries<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  2. 1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  3. 1\/4 cup sugar<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  4. 1\/4 cup water<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  5. 1 tablespoon cornstarch<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t
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    1. Hull the strawberries, and cut large strawberries in half.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    2. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, sugar, water and cornstarch. Mix well until it forms a smooth paste.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    3. Over a medium heat, add the strawberries and coat them with the sugar mixture.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring the strawberries occasionally.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    5. Using a wooden spoon, break the strawberries, leaving some chunks. Continue to stir for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    6. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>
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      1. 3 eggs<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      2. 1 cup buttermilk<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      3. 1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      4. 1\u00be cup all purpose flour<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      5. 2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      6. \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\t\t\t\t
      7. 6 tablespoons butter, melted<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t
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        1. Heat and grease a waffle iron.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
        2. Beat the eggs and buttermilk. Add the baking soda, flour, baking powder, salt and melted butter, and mix until the mixture is smooth.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
        3. Pour approximately \u00bd cup of mixture onto the waffle iron. (The amount may need to be adjusted according to the size of the waffle iron)<\/li>\t\t\t\t
        4. Cook for two-three minutes, or according to the directions on your waffle iron.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
        5. Serve with strawberry compote or maple syrup and berries or your favorite toppings.<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>
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          I am so thankful for the friends in my life. I still have wonderful friends back in Australia, but with each move, both overseas and moving states in America I have had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people. I am most thankful for the day I walked out my back gate, pregnant with baby… <\/p>\n

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