Hamilton Beach 26050 User Guide - Page 4

840071602 ENv01.qxd:840056600 Ev04 10/11/11 1:31 PM Page 6 How to Clean w WARNING Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in water or any other liquid. 1. Unplug from outlet and let cool. 2. Wipe cooking grids and outside of unit with a damp, soapy cloth. Rinse cloth and wipe grids again. 3. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleansers on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning purposes. 4. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing. The unit can be stored upright to save space. 6 Recipes Basic Waffles 2 cups (500 ml) flour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 13⁄4 (430 ml) cups milk 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil 2 eggs Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir together milk, oil, and eggs. Gradually add milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just blended. Pour batter onto waffle maker. Makes 41⁄2 cups (1.13 L) batter. Basic Blueberry Waffles: After pouring batter onto waffle grids, sprinkle fresh blueberries over batter then close lid. Do not stir berries into batter unless you want blue-gray waffles. Best Buttermilk Waffles 2 cups (500 ml) flour 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda 11⁄2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt 3 eggs, separated 2 cups (500 ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, melted 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir briefly until just combined. Fold whites into batter. Pour batter onto waffle maker. Makes 31⁄2 cups (875 ml) batter. 7