Waffles

We are lucky to have a couple of old-style waffle makers from Norway ("Jøtul Nr. 6"), the kind that go directly on the burners and flip over with the aid of a ball joint. This recipe is very easy and requires so special ingredients. It's important to make a test waffle at the beginning if you are new to it, because getting the right temperature and amount of batter takes some experience. Also, pre-heat an oven on low to keep waffles warm while you make more, and serve with real maple syrup.

1 cup flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
4 Tbsp (half stick) melted unsalted (sweet) butter

Mix dry ingredients together. Mix milk and eggs together separately and add the wet to the dry. Whisk everything together well but only enough to moisten the dry mixture--this will still be a bit lumpy. Whisk in the melted butter until everything is combined.
Heat the waffle iron and apply a thin coating of oil or cooking spray to the surface. Add about 1/2 cup of batter to the center of the iron and spread it out slightly. Too much batter and you will make a mess; too little and you will not get good edges on your waffles. Close the iron and cook on both sides until deep golden brown. Remove waffle and place in oven to keep warm while more are made.