Waffling on Waffles

I realized when I was making waffles last Sunday that it was the first time I had used the waffle maker since we moved into our house.  We moved in September 2009.  That being said, to say I make waffles from time to time is a bit of an overstatement.  Since I  bought the waffle maker, I have used the same recipe which is the one I want to share with you.  Maybe that is part of the problem... they taste good and all, but maybe they just aren't the right waffles for me since I just can't be motivated enough to make them.  I also don't like the fact that I can only make two waffles at a time in my waffle maker, I'm hungry in the morning and not a fan of waiting to eat, especially when it's sitting right in front of me :)

Everyday Waffles

Adapted from Food.com

1 can (1 2/3 cups) evaporated milk (I used 2%)

2 eggs

1/3 cup vegetable/canola oil

2 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp baking powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, then add the milk, oil, vanilla, salt and sugar and continue whisking.  Add the baking powder and flour and mix with a large spoon until combined but do not overmix.  Cook according to your waffle makers instructions.  I got 12 small square waffles from this recipe and any leftovers can be refrigerated and then toasted.  Serve with butter and Nova Scotia maple syrup.

Variation:

When you first put the batter in the waffle iron (I always spray mine with non-stick spray between batches) you can sprinkle with blueberries or chocolate chips.

Do you enjoy making waffles at home?  If you have a favourite recipe that you'd like to share, please do!  Hopefully I'll be inspired to make some again before another two years go by :)