Cuisinart WAF-F30 User Manual - Page 20

Orange-Maple Butter Compound butters are very versatile and add a nice touch to a number of dishes. This sweet butter is delicious when spread on any number of the preceding waffles, but it's also perfect for dressing up a piece of toast. Makes ½ cup 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted, GOOD quality butter, room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons maple syrup Zest of 1 large orange (about 1 tablespoon grated) Pinch kosher salt 1. Put all ingredients into the work bowl of a mini chopper fitted with the chopping blade, or food processor. Process until fully combined, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down as needed. 2. R emove butter from the bowl and place on a sheet of waxed paper. With the aid of the paper, form the butter into a log. Roll and wrap well in plastic. Butter can either be refrigerated, if using within 2 weeks, or frozen up to 1 month. Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 114 (87% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 30mg • sod. 18mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g 1. P ut the cooled pecans into the work bowl of a mini chopper fitted with the chopping blade, or food processor. Pulse to finely chop. Add the remaining ingredients and process until fully combined, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down as needed. 2. R emove butter from the bowl and place on a sheet of waxed paper. With the aid of the paper, form the butter into a log. Roll and wrap well in plastic wrap. Butter can either be refrigerated, if using within 2 weeks, or frozen up to 1 month. Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 108 (92% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 24mg • sod. 15mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g Other "waffle" suggestions: Cinnamon Roll "Waffles" Use packaged cinnamon roll dough to make cinnamon roll "waffles." Simply use the refrigerated dough and roll one raw cinnamon roll to just about the size of the waffle plate, no more than ½ inch in thickness. Slowly close the waffle maker and turn clockwise to flip. When the waffle is ready, carefully open the waffle maker and remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining dough. For best results, serve immediately. Pecan-Spice Butter This spiced butter, served on top of waffles with the Apple Compote (page 18), makes for the perfect fall treat. Makes about 2/3 cup 1/3 cup toasted, cooled pecans 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted, GOOD quality butter, room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon maple syrup ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch ground nutmeg Pinch kosher salt Waffle Sandwiches Turn leftover, or fresh waffles into a breakfast sandwich. Using two quarters of a waffle, top one quarter with a desired filling, such as a fried egg and cheese, ham and cheese, peanut butter and banana, or even just some berry jam. Top with another quarter of a waffle and serve. It is best if the waffle quarters are warm, which can be done on a light setting in a toaster or toaster oven. 20