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Learn how to make all your breakfast favorites — waffles, French toast, pancakes — with the recipes and instructions in these Howcast food videos.
Instructions Step 1: Mix dry ingredients Mix the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt together in the large bowl. Step 2: Mix in shortening Use a fork or pastry blender to mix in the shortening. TIP: The mixture should have a slightly mealy texture after adding the shortening. Step 3: Put into a …
Instructions Step 1: Prepare the batter Mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Then stir in the milk, eggs, and oil and beat the mixture with an electric mixer until everything is well combined. Loosely cover the bowl and put it in the refrigerator overnight. TIP: Add a teaspoon of vanilla …
Instructions Step 1: Set the scene Make sure you have the components for an in-bed repast: Lap trays, plump pillows, linen napkins, a carafe to keep coffee hot, and an ice bucket if you’re serving champagne. Step 2: Make a heart-shaped egg If you’re cooking for an egg lover, cut a heart shape out of …
Instructions Step 1: Cut the bread Slice the bread into 2-inch sections and then, with a paring knife, cut a deep slit along the center of the top of each slice to make a pocket. Step 2: Cut the strawberries Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Cut them in half and slice them, and …
Instructions Step 1: Whisk the dry ingredients In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients thoroughly together with a whisk so they’re fully incorporated into each other. Break up any lumps. TIP: Diner pancakes are often made with malted milk powder instead of sugar. Using malt in your recipe will impart that pancake-house flavor. Step 2: …
Instructions Step 1: Mix the wet ingredients In a shallow dish, whisk together the liquid ingredients until they’re thoroughly blended. TIP: For a different flavor, substitute two teaspoons of your favorite liqueur for the vanilla extract. Step 2: Add the dry ingredients Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, and whisk them together until …
Instructions Step 1: Preheat waffle iron Preheat your waffle iron. Step 2: Mix ingredients Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl, making sure that the melted shortening and butter are not too hot—if they are, the eggs will begin to cook. Step 3: Combine wet and dry …
