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Buckwheat Groats Are Used in This Gourmet Waffle Recipe

© Marie Brannon

Jul 30, 2009

Call it an English wafer, a Dutch wafel, aFrench gaufre, or an American waffle, but regardless of the name, the basic baked oatcake has been around for centuries. This recipe for Kasha Waffles calls for buckwheat groats and is gluten-free. Fresh fruits, syrups or soups can be substituted for the Ham and Cheddar Sauce.

Basic Recipe for Kasha Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fine kasha
• 10 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1½ cups of flour
• 2½ teaspoons double acting baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 1/3 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons poppy seed
• 2 egg whites
• ¼ cup butter, softened

Directions:

1. Boil six cups of salted water and add the kasha
2. Cook kasha for four minutes, drain it and let it cool
3. Sauté the bacon in a skillet until crisp, place on paper towels and reserve the fat
4. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper together
5. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and gradually add 1/3 cup bacon fat
6. Add the buttermilk to the egg mixture
7. Add the kasha, bacon bits, and poppy seeds
8. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined
9. In another bowl, beat two egg whites until they hold stiff peaks
10. Fold the egg whites into the batter just until the mixture looks pebbly
11. Bring a waffle iron to moderately high heat and brush with softened butter
12. Cook each waffle for two or three minutes on each side, or until it is crisp and golden

As each waffle comes off the waffle iron, place it into a preheated very slow oven (200F) to keep it warm. Makes about eight waffles.

Ham and Cheddar Sauce (contains flour)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2½ tablespoons flour
• 2 cups scalded milk
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco ®
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1½ cups chopped cooked ham
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Melt the butter and add flour, stirring over low heat for three minutes
2. Whisk the scalded milk and spices into the roux,
3. Simmer the sauce, stirring, for three or four minutes or until it is thick and smooth
4. In a skillet, sauté the cooked ham in two tablespoons of butter
5. Add the ham and the cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is melted.

This basic recipe can be adapted in many ways and served with a variety of toppings. In addition to the ham and Cheddar sauce above, fresh fruit, berries, maple syrup, molasses, creamed mushrooms, and creamed chicken are just a few ideas to consider. Waffles can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner and are especially popular with children.

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