Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to a truly light and fluffy, not flat and tough, waffle?

The secret is to not overmix your batter ! After you have combined your wet and your dry ingredients, you want to whisk them together until they are just barely combined. A few small lumps of flour are not only okay, they are a good sign! Overmixing the batter will overdevelop the gluten in the flour, which is the number one culprit behind a tough, dense, and rubbery waffle.

Q2: How do I keep my waffles from sticking to my waffle iron?

The key to a non-stick waffle is a well-greased and properly preheated waffle iron. Even if your waffle iron is "non-stick," it is always a great idea to lightly brush the grids with a little bit of melted butter or a neutral-flavored oil before you add your batter for the first time.

Q3: Can I make these Halloween waffles ahead of time?

Yes, absolutely! Waffles are a perfect make-ahead breakfast. You can prepare them completely and let them cool. You can then store them in the refrigerator for a few days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat, you can simply pop them into a toaster or a toaster oven to reheat them until they are warm and crispy.

Q4: What is the best way to get vibrant, beautiful colors in my waffle batter?

For the most vibrant and intense colors that won't thin out your batter, it is highly recommended to use a concentrated gel food coloring . You can find this in the baking aisle of most major grocery stores or at a craft store. You will only need a few small drops to achieve a beautiful, bright color.

Q5: What is the best kind of white chocolate to use for dipping?

For the easiest, most foolproof result, it is highly recommended to use a bag of high-quality white chocolate melting wafers or candy melts . They are specifically designed to melt easily and to set up with a hard, shiny finish with no complicated "tempering" required.

Candy Corn Waffles (The Perfect Halloween Breakfast!)

A festive breakfast recipe for ‘Candy Corn Waffles,’ perfect for a fun Halloween morning. This creative dish features a classic waffle batter that is divided and tinted with orange and yellow food coloring. The two colored batters are poured into a round waffle iron to create a two-toned waffle. Once cooked, the round waffle is cut into triangles, and the tips are dipped in melted white chocolate to perfectly mimic the look of a piece of candy corn.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
5 tablespoons melted shortening
4 tablespoons melted butter
Orange food coloring
Yellow food coloring
1 cup white chocolate, for dipping

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted shortening, and melted butter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Divide the batter in half into two separate bowls. Tint one half of the batter orange and the other half yellow with food coloring.
Preheat a round waffle iron to its lowest setting.
Spoon some of the orange batter into the middle of the waffle iron and then spoon the yellow batter in a circle around it.
Cook until the waffle is just crisp.
Remove the waffle from the iron and cut it into triangles.
Dip the pointed tips of each waffle triangle in melted white chocolate to complete the candy corn look.
Serve immediately.

Notes

This is a fun, creative breakfast that is perfect for a Halloween-themed meal.
Cooking the waffle on the lowest setting helps to keep the colors vibrant without browning them too much.
The key to the candy corn appearance is the two-toned batter, cutting the round waffle into triangles, and dipping the tips in white chocolate.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/candy-corn-waffles/