Baba’s Waffles (Rosettes)

                                                                                            (makes approximately 48 waffles)

2017 – Canada’s 150th                                                                                                                                                                    submitted by Auntie Pat
                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Baba would make these for Christmas and other special occasions -- so light and crispy.  These are made using special irons that are dipped first in batter and then into very hot fat.  They are easy to make, but you will need to purchase special irons.  You can purchase them online under “rosettes” from Amazon.

2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
2 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. salt
corn oil (Mazola)
large flat-bottomed bowl, so the iron can rest evenly on the bottom
deep fryer
sifted icing sugar for dusting

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In a small bowl, beat eggs lightly, then add milk and vanilla.  Stir until blended.  Avoid too many bubbles.
Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.  Make a well in the center of the flour.  Gradually pour the egg mixture into the well and stir until blended (free of lumps).  Cover and set aside to rest on the counter for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight (bring up to room temperature before using).

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Set the deeper fryer to the hottest setting.   
Dip iron in the fat to get it good and hot (otherwise, the batter may not adhere to the iron).
NEVER LEAVE THE FRYER UNATTENDED.

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Dip the hot iron into the batter so it comes more than ¾ of the way up the side (not over the top).   
Immediately immerse the iron and batter into the hot fat.   The hot fat will sizzle around the waffle.  Allow about 1 minute for the waffle to get golden brown.  After a few tries, you will get  the knack to it.  

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Remove from fat and gently tap it on the sides of the fryer to get rid of any excess fat.  
Using a fork, remove the waffle from the iron and place on a cookie rack covered with paper towel (to absorb the fat).  

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​When cool, place the waffles closely together and dust the tops with the sifted icing sugar.   Layer in a box or container and store.