Zazi Waffles with Caramelized Pecans
Serve Zazi Waffles with maple syrup and the caramelized pecans.
Ingredients
Waffles
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hazelnut extract
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pecans
- Oil for pan
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Waffles: Combine the water and yeast in a large bowl. Set aside for about 5 minutes,
until the yeast dissolves and the mixture is foamy.
- Add the milk, flour, butter, vanilla extract, salt, hazelnut extract and
sugar to the yeast mixture. Stir to blend. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap
and let stand overnight at room temperature.
- Heat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Just
before cooking the waffles, whisk the eggs and the baking soda into the yeast
mixture.
- Pecans: Oil a large baking sheet.
- Combine the pecans, water and sugar in a large sauté pan over medium-high
heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar caramelizes, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the caramelized nuts onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them
evenly. Let the nuts to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- When the waffle iron is warm, pour in about 1/2 cup of the batter. Close
the lid and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Carefully lift the lid to see if the edge
of the waffle is golden brown. If it's still pale, close the lid and cook
for another minute.
- Continue with remaining batter.
Serves 8
Per serving: 510 calories, 10 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 33 g fat (10
g saturated), 92 mg cholesterol, 379 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
Source: Zazi, San Francisco, California - San Francisco Chronicle - August 15,
2001
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