I’ve been scanning other pumpkin recipes online and taking a look at what people have to say about them. One consistent comment is something along the lines of, ”they’re not crispy like a waffle’s supposed to be.” I laugh when I see that because pumpkin is notorious for rendering anything it’s in fairly chewy; it’s [...]
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Pumpkin Waffles :: Crispy Waffles & Pumpkin Juice
Posted in Ingredients on October 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Pumpkin Waffles :: Butter
Posted in Ingredients on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Your only concern with the butter in your pumpkin waffles is that it should be fresh and unsalted. Whether it’s an everyday variety, handmade, or European style, it will provide much-needed fat and moisture to the final product. Even though the exact type isn’t that important, I still vascillate between a few brands. My general [...]
Pumpkin Waffles :: Egg Whites
Posted in Ingredients on August 9, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Pumpkin waffle batter is dense, so whipped egg whites are used to lighten the texture and provide some loft beyond what’s achieved by the addition of baking soda/powder. The ideal is to whip the whites to the stiff peak stage. That allows them to be firm enough to withstand incorporation into the batter. But getting [...]
Pumpkin Waffles :: Flour
Posted in Ingredients on August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Flour selection is crucial for any baking endeavor. The main concern is using the one with the appropriate protein content for the dish you’re preparing. I have 2 brands of all-purpose flour, 2 cake flours, and 3 bread flours in my pantry at all times. Each has a specific use in recipes I’ve worked on; [...]
Pumpkin Waffle Spices :: Nutmeg
Posted in Ingredients, Spices on August 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Years ago, I discovered the superiority of fresh nutmeg to dried nutmeg, while working on perfecting my gingerbread recipe. It seems like they’d be interchangeable, but it’s truly a world of difference to use it fresh. The issue is that the process of making dried nutmeg greatly diminishes many of the highly volatile oils it [...]
