Norwegian Waffles

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This recipe for sweet, rich, Norwegian waffles has been in my husband’s family for generations. It is sure to be a favorite with everyone at the table.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 3/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons melted shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1 Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2 Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
3 Beat eggs and sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add milk, melted shortening, salt, and vanilla; mix until well blended. Mix in flour mixture.
4 Spoon 2/3 cup batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the iron and cook until waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes. Repeat to cook remaining waffles.