 |
Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
Something special for breakfast Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus |
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening |
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
4 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten |
3/4 cup sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk (do not use fat free milk) |
Directions:
1. Add the shortening and chocolate tot the top of a double boiler set over simmering water.
2. Stir constantly until half of the shortening and chocolate is melted.
3. Remove the top of the double boiler; then continue stirring away from the heat, until the shortening and chocolate are completely melted; let cool for no more than 3 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat and grease a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.
5. In a big bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and combined, using an electric mixer at low speed.
6. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture in a thin ribbon, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
7. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in 1/2 cup flour into the batter, then 1/2 cup milk, then 3/4 cup flour, then remaining 1/2 cup milk, and finally the remaining flour.
8. Stir only until each addition is incorporated.
9. Pour 1/2 cup batter into the middle of the waffle iron.
10. Close the lid and bake for 3 minutes or until the waffle is cooked to the desired crispness.
11. Remove and repeat with the remaining batter.
12. Serve immediately, or keep them warm on a cookie sheet or an oven safe plate in a 250° oven.
|
|