Texas Settler's Waffles
"The batter is a little loose but cooks up ok, bacon would be good in this also, just little cooked pieces put on when you put it in iron"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (129.9 g)
- Calories 189.3
- Total Fat - 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
- Cholesterol - 85.4 mg
- Sodium - 353.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 28.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 3.8 g
- Protein - 8.3 g
- Calcium - 92.1 mg
- Iron - 1 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Beat egg yolks and buttermilk in a bowl.
Step 2
Beat whites until stiff.
Step 3
Sift dry ingredients and add to egg yolk mixture and beat.
Step 4
Mix in grease, then fold in the whites.
Step 5
Pour about 1/4 cup batter in a preheated waffle iron.
Step 6
Sprinkle part of the pecans over the batter and bake until golden brown.
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.
- When selecting the bacon fat, make sure it is melted and cooled before adding it to the recipe.
- To make the crushed pecans, place them in a food processor and pulse until they reach the desired texture.
- Substitute coconut oil for bacon fat. This substitution will provide a healthier alternative to the recipe, as coconut oil is a plant-based fat that is lower in saturated fat than bacon fat.
- Substitute chopped walnuts for pecans. This substitution will give the waffles a different flavor and texture, as walnuts are slightly bitter and crunchier than pecans.
Banana Walnut Waffles Replace the pecans with walnuts and add 1/2 cup mashed banana to the batter before pouring into the waffle iron.
Maple-Glazed Bacon: This salty-sweet combination of bacon and maple syrup is the perfect accompaniment to the Texas Settler's Waffles. The salty bacon adds a savory element that complements the sweet waffles, while the maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness.
Fried Eggs: Fried eggs are a classic breakfast food that pairs perfectly with the maple-glazed bacon and Texas Settler's Waffles. The creamy yolk of the egg provides a richness that offsets the salty bacon and sweet waffles, while the crispy edges of the egg provide a crunchy texture. Fried eggs are a great way to add a protein-rich, savory element to the breakfast plate.
FAQ
Q: How much bacon fat should I use?
A: You should use 1/2 cup of bacon fat, melted, for the recipe.
Q: Can I substitute butter for bacon fat?
A: Yes, you can substitute butter for bacon fat in most recipes. However, the flavor will be slightly different.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Texas Settler's Waffles were a favorite of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was known to enjoy them for breakfast during his time in the White House.
Fun Fact 2: This recipe has been passed down through generations of Texas settlers, many of whom were of German and Dutch descent. It's said to have been a favorite of the early settlers in the 1800s.