RCI-BR.008.0221.001
Watson Estate Ham 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.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 4 teaspoons
- ½ teaspoon
- 2 unit
- 1-1/4 cups
- 3 tablespoons
- cook Ham½ cupchopped
Method
1
Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking together until well blended.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter until fully incorporated.
4
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined—the batter should be slightly lumpy, not overmixed.
5
Gently fold the chopped cooked ham into the batter, distributing it evenly throughout.
1 minutes
6
Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron if needed, then pour approximately ¾ cup of batter into the center of the iron.
1 minutes
7
Close the waffle iron and cook until the steam subsides and the waffle is golden brown, about 4–5 minutes.
5 minutes
8
Carefully remove the waffle and place it on a serving plate; keep warm while repeating with remaining batter.
1 minutes
9
Serve warm, optionally with butter, maple syrup, or other preferred toppings.