1️⃣ Waffles: - 2 cups plain flour (240g) - 1 tbsp baking powder (12g) - ½ tsp salt (3g) - 2 tbsp sugar (25g) - 2 large eggs, separated - 1⅔ cups milk (400ml) - ⅓ cup melted butter or oil (75ml) - 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
Steps: 1. Preheat waffle maker to 400°F (200°C). 2. Mix together ingredients except egg whites. 3. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks; fold into batter. 4. Pour into waffle maker and cook 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp. 5. Serve with syrup, fruit, or ice cream.
2️⃣ Churros: - 1 cup plain flour (120g) - ½ cup milk (120ml) - ½ cup water (120ml) - ½ tsp salt (3g) - 2½ tbsp sugar (30g) - 2 tbsp butter (30g) - Oil for frying - Castor sugar (for coating) - Melted chocolate (for dipping)
Steps: 1. Boil milk, water, sugar, salt, and butter. 2. Remove from heat, stir in flour until dough forms. 3. Transfer to a piping bag with a large star tip. Rest 2 min. 4. Heat oil in a deep pan. Pipe dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors. 5. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. 6. Roll in sugar. 7. Serve with melted chocolate.
3️⃣ Pancakes: - 1 cup plain flour (120g) - 1½ tsp baking powder (6g) - 2 tbsp sugar (25g) - Pinch of salt - 1 large egg - ¾ cup milk (180ml) - 1 tbsp melted butter or oil (15ml) - 1½ tsp vanilla extract (7ml)
Steps: 1. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside. 2. Whisk egg, milk, butter, and vanilla. 3. Combine gently; lumps are okay. 4. Heat a greased pan over medium-low. 5. Drop 1 tbsp batter per pancake. 6. Cook 1–2 min until bubbles form; flip. 7. Cook 30–60 sec until golden. 8. Serve with syrup, fruit, or chocolate.
4️⃣ Crepes: - 1 cup plain flour (120g) - ½ tsp salt (3g) - 2 large eggs (room temp) - 1 cup warm milk (240ml) - 3 tbsp melted butter (45g) - ¼ cup water (60ml) - 2 tbsp oil (30ml, for pan)
Steps: 1. Whisk flour and salt. 2. Add eggs, slowly whisk in warm milk. 3. Stir in melted butter and water until smooth. 4. Heat a greased pan over medium heat. 5. Swirl a thin layer of batter to coat the pan. 6. Cook 1–2 minutes until edges lift; flip and cook 30–40 sec. 7. Serve warm with chocolate, fruit, or honey.
