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1) Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles (1 of 6)
1) Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles (1 of 6)
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Ingredients
For the waffles:
- 6 oz. (1-1/3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 oz. (2/3 cup) natural cocoa powder
- 1-1/2 oz. (1/3 cup) toasted, peeled hazelnuts
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
For the syrup:
- 3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 6 Tbs. hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico
- Pinch of table salt
Preparation
Make the waffles:
- Heat a waffle maker.
- Put the flour, cocoa powder, hazelnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a food processor and process until the nuts are finely chopped, about 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until thick and the sugar begins to dissolve, about 1 minute. Whisk in the butter, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in 3/4 cup warm water until smooth. Add the flour mixture and whisk to combine. The batter will be a little lumpy.
- Cook the batter in the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For crisper waffles, heat the oven to 200°F and set the waffles in a single layer directly on the oven rack.
Make the syrup:
- While you cook the waffles, cook the butter in a heavy-duty 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until melted and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the brown sugar, hazelnut liqueur, and salt until smooth.
- Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Cook until the mixture begins to foam slightly, about 30 seconds.