Sourdough Waffles with Strawberries: Food Storage Recipes
Make conference a special treat for your family with special traditions. Traditions in families are like the glue that hold together our memories and lessons of life. I know, personally, most of my memories are centered around traditions my family had growing up and the traditions I’m choosing for my family now. Cheryl Lant (General Primary President)in her talk entitled Righteous Traditions said “The most important traditions are connected with the way we live our lives and will last beyond us as our children’s lives are influenced and shaped.” This week we’re going to talk about the importance of having family traditions and especially having traditions centered around BOTH days of General Conference. Make General Conference a habit in your family by having traditions centered around it that your family can look forward to. They can be from the family you grew up in, your spouse’s family, other families you know, or get creative and create one yourself! If you don’t already have traditions around General Conference, it’s not too late! Start this weekend with new traditions for your family.
One of my favorite traditions from my family growing up was eating waffles with strawberries on Sunday morning of conference. With the addition of my SIL Julie to the family we now have a super YUMMY recipe for sourdough waffles that we use. You know I love food and I couldn’t wait to wake up for this special treat that we only had during Conference weekend. It not only got my entire family up before it started but we were fed, dressed, and ready to pay attention when it started. They are really delicious and unlike any waffle you’ve had before. They also taste great with homemade jam!
In a large glass, plastic or ceramic bowl, combine:
2 c. white flour (we don’t use whole wheat flour, but feel free to try it out!)
1 c. milk (3 T. Powdered Milk + 1 C. Water)
1 c. plain yogurt (not vanilla) with active cultures (Dannon’s regular yogurt has active cultures; read the labels on other brands—if it’s not mentioned, it’s not in there)*
Mix until smooth with a plastic or wooden spoon or whisk. Never use metal utensils with sourdough. (It will leach the metal, ruining the batter and the bowl!) Cover the bowl with a cloth and put it in a warm place in your house. If you check on it after several hours, you should see it getting bubbly and producing a pleasant yeasty smell. The longer it sits, the better the finished product will taste and smell.
Step 2: Make the Waffles
Turn on your waffle iron, then stir down the starter and add:
2 eggs (2 T. Dehydrated Eggs + 1/4 C. Water)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ c. vegetable oil
Mix until completely smooth. When the waffle iron is ready, add:
1 teaspoon baking soda
Combine thoroughly and use immediately. Top with your favorite syrup, jam or jelly. Makes a great dessert too. Try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Bon appetite!
BTW, the batter does not keep well, not even for a few hours in the refrigerator. If you have more than you need, make up the waffles and freeze the finished product. Or invite some friends and/or family to come join in the feast.
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