old cookbook recipe - waffles

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My mother received a copy of Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, printed

1950, 5th printing, from her sister when she got married. It was her

primary cookbook throughout her marriage -- it's completely falling

apart now, but I inherited it after she died.

 

My sister and I still make the waffles from this cookbook - we think

they are the best. My daughter had a friend sleepover last night, so I

made them (had to really hunt for that waffle iron) but I " healthened "

them up a bit. (Just a bit.) I'm including both recipes.

 

Original Waffle Recipe

 

2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk or sour milk

1 tsp soda

2 cups sifted flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 tblsp soft shortening

 

My Version

 

2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1 tsp soda

1 tblsp flax seed meal

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 tblsp butter