Another household favorite. Typically, I make french toast by the loaf, and use x3 or x4 of the below batter recipe. Yield: Time: Ingredients 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of salt 1/2 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon vanilla 4 thick slices of challah 2 teaspoons unsalted butter maple syrup and /or […]
Breakfast
Buttermilk Waffles
Yum! Ingredients 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 2 t baking powder 3/4 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 2 T sugar 3 eggs, separated 1 1/2 c buttermilk 3/4 c melted butter 1/4 c milk, if needed Directions Put the flour into a mixing bowl and add the baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar. Stir […]
Buttermilk Pancakes
Wow, talk about a crowd pleaser, this is it. Unbelievably light and fluffy pancakes; the perfect vehicle for pure maple syrup. This is one of the three of the most requested weekend breakfasts, especially with chocolate chips. Switch out the flours as you like to total 1-3/4 cups. And while you can substitute powdered buttermilk […]
Crepes
This is one of the three most requested breakfasts in our house. I usually have two pans going at a time to speed up the production. And if you happen to have leftover batter, keep it in the fridge and bring it out for dessert or a snack. Yield: serves 4 Time: 1 hour Ingredients […]
Cherry Chocolate Granola
We always have a large jar of this on the kitchen counter. It’s a part of many breakfast variations: in oatmeal, in yogurt, and with milk as a cereal (bonus, the milk turns chocolate-y). But it’s also a great “snacking granola”. Yield: Makes about 11-12 cups Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients 4 cups rolled oats 1 […]
Perfect Popovers
Yield: 6-8, depending on the size of the baking cups (or 12 if you’re using a regular muffin tin) Time: 1 hour These high-rise popovers are a great breakfast dish. We always make them on Christmas morning, which works well for the grown-ups who need coffee before facing the chaos. Serve them hot from the […]
Raised Waffles
Best waffles ever. I’m not always ready to start making breakfast the night before, but these waffles are worth it: amazingly light and crisp with a slightly yeasty flavor. And since the batter is prepared the night before, all you have to do the next morning is cook them. Serve hot with room temperature butter […]