Estonian · Dessert · Medium
Gingerbread Waffles
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- 45 min
- Prep
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 160
Thin, crisp waffles carry cinnamon, ginger and a malty hint of dark beer, cooked in a wafer iron and cooled until snappy.
A thin batter makes Gingerbread Waffles crisp enough to serve as wafers rather than soft breakfast waffles. Dark beer gives the lightly sweet batter a malty edge beneath the warm spices.
Use a thin-wafer or waffle-cone iron, not a deep Belgian waffle maker. Let each wafer cool separately on a rack so steam escapes instead of softening the crisp surface.
Method
Beat egg and sugar until lightly foamy. Whisk flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves together, then stir into the egg mixture.
Gradually whisk in beer and milk, followed by melted butter, to make a thin smooth batter. Rest for .
Heat a thin-wafer iron to medium according to its instructions and brush lightly with vegetable oil. Add about 2 tbsp batter per wafer and cook for until golden and the egg batter is set and dry.
Repeat to make about ten wafers, adjusting the portion to the iron. Cool each on a rack without stacking; they become crisp as they cool.
Forkue tips
- If a cooled wafer stays soft, cook the next one a little longer to drive off more moisture.
Storing and reheating
Keep completely cooled wafers airtight at room temperature for 2 days. Refresh briefly in a 300°F (150°C) oven if they soften.
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Gingerbread Waffles: FAQ
Can I use a Belgian waffle maker?
No. This thin batter is intended for a wafer iron and will not make thick, fluffy breakfast waffles.
Can I leave out the beer?
Replace it with sparkling water for a milder flavor, keeping the same amount of liquid.
How do I store and reheat Gingerbread Waffles?
Keep completely cooled wafers airtight at room temperature for 2 days. Refresh briefly in a 300°F (150°C) oven if they soften.
How long does Gingerbread Waffles take?
About 45 min in total: 25 min prep and 20 min cooking.
What do I need to make Gingerbread Waffles?
The key ingredients are all-purpose flour, dark beer, milk, egg, ground cinnamon and ground ginger, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Gingerbread Waffles?
If a cooled wafer stays soft, cook the next one a little longer to drive off more moisture.
