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2 April 18, 2012 Breakfast

Birthday Waffles!

It’s not my birthday without waffles.  And today is my birthday, so therefore, I made waffles.  Although, to be honest, I made them last night and popped them in the fridge because I’m not that much of a morning person.

One year, my birthday was on Good Friday, so we couldn’t have anything indulgent and my mom was fasting completely.  I just have this vivid memory of walking around outside on a gorgeous sunny day being really upset because the whole point of birthdays is being able to eat whatever you want all day.  And what I wanted was 1) waffles with strawberry sauce, 2) cold tortellini (or sometimes angel hair) with pesto, 3) steak tips with baked potatoes.  There was very little variation in this menu year to year.  But that year I had to wait an entire extra day, and I was not happy about it.  Now I’m an adult, and technically I could eat whatever I wanted every single day, but that would probably not be highly recommended by a nutritionist.  Although, there are days when all I really want is apple and yogurt salad, or roasted beets, so maybe I’d be OK.  Anyway, today, what I want is waffles, so I’m having them.  If I hadn’t made that clear already.

These aren’t waffles that you’ll find floating around the blogosphere.  People seem to like these Waffles of Insane Greatness and Marion Cunningham’s Yeasted Waffles.  I tried them, and they were good, but they weren’t what I was looking for.  So I got my parent’s recipe.  And they were what I was looking for.  They’re made with whipped egg whites, barely folded into the batter, and they’re chewy, light, sweet, and super eggy.  And I love them.  They don’t have that yeasty tang that some other waffles have, or a super crispy texture – both things which I think detract from the overall waffle-eating-experience, i.e. absorption of maple syrup.  Maybe it’s just that I grew up eating these, but too me, they are perfect.

As a side note, when I have waffles, I have to have two – the first one gets strawberries and whipped cream, the second one gets butter melted into every nook and maple syrup. For this reason, I try not to make waffles too frequently.

Man, I love waffles.  And my birthday, for that matter.  Happy birthday, self!

Mom’s Perfect Eggy Waffles

Makes 5 waffles.  Recipe from my mother.

  • 1 3/4 c. AP flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.  Set aside.
  2. Beat egg yolks until pale yellow, then whisk in milk.  Add to dry ingredients and stir gently, until lumps are mostly gone but not entirely.  Stir in vegetable oil until there’ s no oil floating on the surface.
  3. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites vigorously.  When they become frothy, sprinkle a pinch of cream of tartar over the top, and continue whisking until stiff, shiny peaks form.
  4. Fold egg whites very gently into the batter, stirring with an up and down motion 5-10 times.  When you are done, there should still be streaks of white egg in the otherwise yellow batter.
  5. Cook waffles according to how your waffle iron cooks waffles.  Don’t forget to spray iron with pam to prevent sticking!  Serve waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, maple syrup and butter, or whatever else you want.
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  1. Danette Morris says

    April 18, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Wow what a mean mother you have – fasting on Good Friday :-(
    Good thing you make up for it every year by celebrating your birthday for a full week!
    Happy Birthday Katie!

    Reply
    • katieatthekitchendoor says

      April 18, 2012 at 8:32 am

      I have the best mom <3

      Reply
      • Ana BellaC says

        January 12, 2021 at 7:15 pm

        And you’re a good daughter for wanting to fast on Good Friday. What a blessing that people no longer understand. One day they will. <3

  2. bostonrookie says

    April 18, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Those look so good!!

    Reply
  3. Amrita says

    April 18, 2012 at 6:24 am

    A Happy Waffle Birthday!

    When I see beautiful photographs like these, I wish I had the time to make waffles in the morning instead of rushing off to work with my daily latte and sandwich. Bookmarking this recipe.

    Reply
    • katieatthekitchendoor says

      April 18, 2012 at 8:31 am

      Thanks! I like to make a batch of baked goods on the weekends (muffins, waffles, etc.) then freeze and pop in the toaster or microwave throughout the week. Makes mornings better :-)

      Reply
  4. chefconnie says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Happy Birthday! OOO miss Katie I am making these now for your birthday. Maybe I will have my kids sing you Happy Birthday when they eat them…..the teenager will glare at me…oh well.

    Reply
    • katieatthekitchendoor says

      April 18, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      Haha Connie you’re the best! Thanks for helping me celebrate vicariously :-)

      Reply
  5. The Sundress Chef says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Happy Birthday! What a great treat :)

    Reply
  6. Mallory says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  7. Elina (Healthy and Sane) says

    April 18, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Happy birthday! These waffles look like the perfect way to begin celebrating :)

    Reply
  8. katieatthekitchendoor says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!

    Reply
  9. lawandsugar says

    April 18, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    I had to leave a comment simply to let you know that you are not alone in your waffle tactics. Instead of strawberries, though, I do blueberries. Waffle on, sister. Waffle on.

    Reply
  10. Sacha says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I love birthday food traditions. I always make a strawberry dessert because my birthday is smack dab in the middle of strawberry season. The waffles look wonderful, as does the styling!

    Reply
  11. junglefrog says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    Happy belated birthday!! And I could have those waffles any day but yes birthdays would make it a perfect treat! I’ve got to get myself a waffle maker..;) gorgeous clicks!

    Reply
  12. Ben Benjamin says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I have a waffle recipe called Sunday waffles. It is almost the same as your Mom’s and my Mom’s except It uses buttermilk instead of regular milk. They are almost the best ever, and we love them with fresh peaches on them.. And avery belated Happy Birthday.

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