Fig Breakfast Waffles

* Exported from MasterCook *

FIG BREAKFAST WAFFLES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c California dried figs
2 c Sifted cake flour
2 tb Double-acting baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Sugar
1 t Grated lemon rind
3 Egg yolks
1 1/2 c Milk
7 tb Butter or shortening -- melted
3 Egg whites -- stiffly beaten

Allow figs to stand in boiling water for 10 minutes,
then clip off stems and blossom ends with scissors,
and snip into small pieces. Reserve some for use in
syrup. Sift flour, measure, then re-sift into mixing
bowl with remaining dry ingredients.

Add lemon rind and finely cut figs. Combine
well-beaten egg yolks with milk and melted shortening.
Mix lightly into dry ingredients, then fold in stiffly
beaten egg whites. Bake on hot waffle iron until
golden brown. Serve with lots of butter and warm maple
syrup to which cut figs have been added.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs
Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig
Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen
Mintzias



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