Waffles

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Easy to prepare and full of flavour, these whole-wheat waffles are a true breakfast treat. Follow the simple steps below to whip up a batch, and have fun topping them however you like. Enjoy! 

Yield: 8 large waffles, serves 16.  

Ingredients 

• 5 eggs 
• 3 c. (750 ml) milk 
• ⅓ c. (75 ml) maple syrup 
• 4 c. (1 L) whole-wheat flour 
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) baking powder 
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt 

Preparation 

1. Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C). Place the rack in the centre of the oven.
2. Preheat a waffle iron to maximum heat. 
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and maple syrup. 
4. Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until the batter is smooth. 
5. Ladle a layer of batter onto the waffle iron. Close and reduce to medium heat . Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter. 

Top with a combination of the following:  

• Fresh fruit (kiwi, strawberries, bananas, etc.)  
• Fruit compote (homemade such as berry compote, or storebought such as unsweetened applesauce)  
• Yogurt 
• Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, flax, hemp, etc.).  

Recipe adapted from https://ici.radio-canada.ca/mordu/recettes/7738/gaufres-infaillibles