RCI-BR.008.0216.001
Watson Estate Banana Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Prep25 min
Cook55 min
Total80 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- -cup butter1/3 unit
- -cup molasses1 unit
- ½ cup
- 1-1/2 teaspoons
- 1 unit
- 2 cups
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 unit
Method
1
Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat.
2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the molasses until combined.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
4
In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the buttermilk and whisk until smooth.
5
Pour the molasses-butter mixture into the buttermilk-egg mixture and stir until combined.
1 minutes
6
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture, stirring until just combined—do not overmix.
7
Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or cooking spray.
8
Pour approximately ½ cup batter into the center of the waffle iron and close the lid.
4 minutes
9
Cook until the waffle is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a serving plate.
10
Repeat with the remaining batter, working in batches and greasing the iron between waffles as needed.
16 minutes
11
Serve the waffles warm with desired toppings.