Waffles of Insane Greatness are waffles that are made from a copycat of Aretha Frankenstein’s popular waffle mix. Try my Rainbow Waffles for another delicious (and colorful) waffle mix recipe!
Waffles of Insane Greatness
If you have been to Chattanooga, Tennessee, you may have stopped by Aretha Frankenstein’s. It is a popular diner that is temporarily closed at the moment, but you can still enjoy their famous waffles! Folks rave! The waffles were nice and buttery.
Waffles of Insane Greatness Ingredients
Flour: I used all-purpose flour in this recipe; we have not tested other kinds of flour, so I can’t say how they would each affect the recipe.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch mixed with flour will give you a crispy on the outside, soft on the inside waffle.
Leavening Agents: Both baking powder and baking soda are used in this recipe, which yields soft and fluffy waffles.
Liquid: You can use whole milk or buttermilk in this recipe; I prefer buttermilk. As for the oil, I went with vegetable oil.
Egg: Use an egg that is at room temperature will give you the best results.
Flavor: The sugar, salt, and vanilla extract are added for flavor and sweetness.
How to Make Waffles of Insane Greatness
The only hard part about this Waffles of Insane Greatness recipe is letting the batter rest for 30 minutes before making the waffles. But, the ingredients are standard ingredients that you probably have on hand. So, it’s easy to whip up the batter for a few waffles to start your day!
To make the batter, first, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Next, add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla. Mix the batter well and let it sit for 30 minutes.
When ready, add batter to your preheated waffle iron. The number of waffles you make will depend on the size of your waffle iron. (I made four waffles with this recipe.) As for cooking time, again, follow your machine’s instructions. (If you don’t have an indicator when the waffles are done, wait to check on them until no more steam is coming out of the waffle maker.) Serve the waffles immediately sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar and topped with butter and maple syrup.
How to Freeze Homemade Waffles
If you want to double or triple the batter to make the Waffles of Insane Greatness, they are easy to freeze. After the waffles are cooked, set them on a cooling rack (not directly on a plate) to cool completely. Once cooled completely, lay the waffles on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer to freeze (about 2 hours). After the waffles have frozen, store them in freezer-safe containers, separated by parchment paper, for up to three months.
When ready to enjoy the frozen waffles, pop them in a toaster oven to warm them up. You can also bake them in the oven for about 5 minutes at 425°F. Baking times may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of your waffles.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- butter and syrup, for serving
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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In a separate bowl combine buttermilk, oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well and then pour into the dry mixture, stirring well to combine.
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Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
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When ready, preheat the waffle iron. Pour batter onto heated waffle iron and heat according to machine directions. Waffles are done when they are crispy on the edges and golden brown.
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Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with butter and maple syrup.
Nutrition
This recipe is from a Food Network recipe that was courtesy of Aretha Frankenstein’s.