I am the proud owner of my very own, genuine, Indian masala tin.
I’m sure that all of Katy’s aunties will tell me I’m doing it wrong, but mine contains mustard seed, fennel seed, turmeric, ginger, cumin, chili and coriander.
Day: January 6, 2018
Lazy Saturday morning
The cats have missed us, it would seem. Right now, the sofa has been colonised by cats. Last night, Pavel slept *in* my jeans. Even the old grumpy one is demanding fuss.
[recipe] Overnight Yeasted Waffles
Night Before:
1/2 cup (125ml) warm water
1 packet active-dry yeast
1/2 cup (125ml) melted butter
2 cups (500ml) milk
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp sugar
3 cups plain flour, sifted
The Next Day:
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla paste
Combine the yeast and the water in a large mixing bowl and let stand for a few minutes. Stir to make sure the yeast dissolves into the water. Melt the butter over low heat or in the microwave. Combine the butter with the milk, salt, and sugar. Test with your finger to make sure the mixture has cooled to luke warm, then stir it into the dissolved yeast mixture. Add the flour and stir until there is no more visible flour.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit on the counter overnight. The batter will double or triple in bulk as it rises.
The next morning, beat the eggs together and add them to the batter along with the baking soda and vanilla. Using the whisk, beat the eggs and baking soda into the batter until completely combined.
Make the waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions, cooking until the waffles are golden-brown. Cooking time will vary with your waffle maker, but it is typically 4 to 6 minutes.
Waffles are best if served immediately, but re-heat well in the toaster. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated for up to a week. Leftover waffles can also be frozen for up to 3 months and toasted straight out of the freezer.