WAFFLES

Prep Time 20 min.
Yield: 6 waffles

Ingredients

1 large egg
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup half-and-half
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces (1⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Nonstick spray

Directions

1. Combine the egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla in large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute.
   
2. Add the half-and-half, buttermilk, shortening, and butter and mix well.
   
3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour with the baking soda. Add the flour to the wet mixture and mix well with the mixer. Cover and chill the batter overnight for the best results, or you
   can use it right away if you like.
   
4. When you are ready to make the waffles, preheat a waffle iron. Spray the waffle iron with a little nonstick cooking spray, then spoon ⅓ cup to ½ cup of batter (depending the on the size of your
   waffle iron) onto the center of the waffle iron.
   
5. Cook the waffles for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a pat of butter on top and maple syrup on the side.