I made these for breakfast yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. I used whole wheat pastry flour for the first time. Pastry flour is typically made from a softer variety of wheat. It is more finely milled and has the added bonus of being lower in gluten. I think the flavor of whole wheat flour can be pretty pronounced and not everyone enjoys it. I found the pastry flour to have a much milder flavor, and thus it was not rejected out of hand by my children who grow somewhat pickier every day. Overall the waffles were a big hit. We sprinkled cinnamon and sugar on them or topped them with strawberry jam. They were also really good just plain. They are pretty quick and easy to whip up and I think they will find a place in my breakfast rotation.
Give 'em a go. I think you will be surprised.
Here's a link, and as always the recipe can be found on my healthy habits pinterest board as well.
http://www.thenakedkitchen.com/whole-grain-waffles-and-pancakes/
(Side note: I found my whole wheat pastry flour in the bulk foods bins at Winco)
I can vouch for them too, which says a lot I'm sure. They were tasty and Samantha liked them too. My other kids didn't try them, but only cause they had already eaten. I may have to try this too. Where did you get the whole wheat pastry flour?
ReplyDeleteI found the pastry flour in bulk foods at Winco. Very reasonably priced.
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