| easy soft waffle mix | 
                                                | makes 1 pint jar | 
                                                | 1 2/3 c. flour | 
                                                | 1/3 c. nonfat dry milk | 
                                                | 3 t. sugar | 
                                                | 1 1/2 t. baking powder | 
                                                | 1 1/2 t. baking soda | 
                                                | 1 1/2 t. salt | 
                                                | 1/2 t. cinnamon | 
                                                | 1/8 t. nutmeg | 
                                                | whisk together all ingredients in medium bowl. layer mixture into 1-pint jar with tight-fitting lid, one-fifth at a time, packing down lightly before adding the next layer. | 
                                                | cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe car with ribbon. | 
                                                | gift tag/recipe card | 
                                                | easy soft waffles | 
                                                | makes 3 9-inch waffles | 
                                                | 1 jar easy soft waffle mix | 
                                                | 1 1/4 c. (10 oz.) sparkling or still water | 
                                                | 2 t. corn or vegetable oil | 
                                                | 1 egg | 
                                                | 1/4 t. orange extract | 
                                                | preheat and prepare waffle iron according to manufacturers directions. | 
                                                | place contents of jar in medium mixing bowl; add water, oil, egg and orange extract. stir with wire whisk or fork until most lumps are gone. let mix rest for 5 minutes. | 
                                                | pour 1/3 cup batter ( a generous 1/3 cup portion) onto prepared waffle iron. cook until there's no longer any steam coming from the waffle. repeat with remaining batter. serve immediately with your favorite waffle toppings. |