WAFFLES FROM 1942

 I saw this online and thought you might enjoy this recipe. I love recipes that are older than me. I was born in the 40s but the late 40s.

JACQUELINE KENNEDY'S WAFFLES

 

 

I believe this was no doubt Mrs. Kennedy's recipe. I saw her daughter Caroline interviewed by Oprah. Oprah told about going to a shower or something at Mrs. Kennedy's Manhattan apartment. She said how much she enjoyed the clam chowder (I believe that's what it was) and she mentioned it to Mrs. Kennedy and asked about the cook. She said she was shocked when Jackie thanked her and told her she made it herself.

Caroline assured her that was no doubt true as Jackie really enjoyed cooking.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS 1930 GINGERBREAD WAFFLES

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1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

PLAIN WAFFLES

This is another recipe from my 1955 Marshall Township PTA Cookbook. This recipe was submitted by Mrs. Jesse McPike.

6 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 cups milk

Separate eggs, and beat yolks and whites. Cream shortening, add yolks. Then alternate milk with dry ingredients. Add beaten egg whites last.

EASY HOMEMADE WAFFLES

I remember when my dad gave my mom a waffle iron.  Electricy only came through our county the year I was born, so there weren't many electrical appliances.  Dad loved buying new gadgets for mom so she was usually the first in the community to get the "new-fangled gadgets."  One of my favorites was the big old waffle iron.  She could take the plates out, turn them over and make grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.  See, folks, paninis aren't all that new!

2 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup melted shortening (canola oil, please!)

Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

In a mixing bowl, blend the egg yolks, milk, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.  Add the shortening but do not overmix.  Fold in the egg whites and mix well with a fork or lightly with a whisk.

Very lightly grease the waffle iron and pour in about a half cup of batter.  Close lid and cook according to your iron's instructions.  Repeat until you have used all the batter.

Serve with butter, your favorite syrup, fresh fruit, etc to suit your diet and taste.  We always had them with butter and the Log Cabin Syrup that came in a little log cabin shaped tin.  Yummy!