Southern Belle Waffles
"1960s cookbook recipes on parade great series old recipe probably used lard or butter before shortening. Because of the shortening these are really crisp .these waffles need to cook a little longer,I think old waffle irons were hotter"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (200.6 g)
- Calories 446
- Total Fat - 29.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 6.9 g
- Cholesterol - 344.9 mg
- Sodium - 540.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 29.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.9 g
- Sugars - 6.5 g
- Protein - 17.8 g
- Calcium - 254.8 mg
- Iron - 3.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Sift flour and measure (I'm not sure why they are doing this but included anyway)
Step 2
Sift dry ingredients together 3 times
Step 3
Separate eggs into 2 bowls
Step 4
Whip the whites stiff enough to stand in peaks, Set aside
Step 5
Add shortening to egg yolks
Step 6
Beat, add milk, Beat
Step 7
Pour into dry ingredients and beat with a rotary beater until smooth (see told you it was old)
Step 8
Fold in the egg whites gently
Step 9
Bake on hot waffle iron (pam sprayed) using 1/2 cup batter each
Step 10
On special days Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts on top of batter
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For a lighter waffle, substitute milk with a plant-based milk alternative.
- For a richer waffle, substitute the shortening with butter or lard.
- Substitute vegetable oil for shortening - Benefits: Vegetable oil is a healthier alternative to shortening, as it is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.
- Substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour - Benefits: Almond flour is a gluten-free alternative to all-purpose flour, and is higher in protein and fiber. It also has a nutty flavor that adds to the overall taste of the waffles.
Cinnamon-Raisin Waffles Replace the sugar with 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup of raisins to the batter.
Blueberry Syrup: This sweet and tart syrup is the perfect accompaniment to the Southern Belle Waffles. The combination of flavors is sure to please any palate!
Baked Apples: Baked apples are the perfect complement to the Blueberry Syrup. The apples are sweet and juicy, and the combination of flavors with the syrup is simply divine. Plus, it's a quick and easy side dish that will bring a touch of elegance to the meal.
FAQ
Q: How much batter should I use for each waffle?
A: Use 1/2 cup of batter for each waffle.
Q: How long should I cook the waffle?
A: Cook the waffle for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Elvis Presley was a big fan of Southern Belle Waffles. He was known to enjoy them for breakfast when he was staying at Graceland.
Fun Fact 2: Southern Belle Waffles were a popular dish in the 1960s. It was a favorite of the cast of the classic TV show “The Brady Bunch”, who often enjoyed them for breakfast.