Poppy seeds are so deliciously enticing in baked goods that I'm not surprised they have narcotic qualities. I did a little Internet research to bring you the truth about them. The rumors are valid- poppy seeds contain trace amounts of the opiates morphine and codeine. Eating an absurd amount of them will make you fail a drug test and might even make you feel happy. Thanks to some ancient culinary genius, you can have your daily fix baked into your morning muffin (and now waffle) and get away with it!
When I saw a recipe for lemon-poppy seed waffles I was ecstatic! Baking is my true love, and such a creative twist on a classic caught my attention. Because I'm health conscious, I adapted the original recipe to be a bit lighter. I incorporated whole wheat flour, chose a natural sweetener, and used yogurt instead of butter. When I went to preheat my waffle iron (see step 1) I realized I didn't have one. Only a huge clunky Belgian waffle maker that we received as a wedding gift. So I made do.
And you know what? There is something drug-like about these waffles. Perhaps it's the magical qualities of the poppy seeds, but probably it's the joyous combination of poppies with the fresh zesty lemon, baked into fluffy-crisp little ridges.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powderWhen I saw a recipe for lemon-poppy seed waffles I was ecstatic! Baking is my true love, and such a creative twist on a classic caught my attention. Because I'm health conscious, I adapted the original recipe to be a bit lighter. I incorporated whole wheat flour, chose a natural sweetener, and used yogurt instead of butter. When I went to preheat my waffle iron (see step 1) I realized I didn't have one. Only a huge clunky Belgian waffle maker that we received as a wedding gift. So I made do.
And you know what? There is something drug-like about these waffles. Perhaps it's the magical qualities of the poppy seeds, but probably it's the joyous combination of poppies with the fresh zesty lemon, baked into fluffy-crisp little ridges.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. evaporated cane sugar or honey
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. wheat germ
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
5 Tbsp. plain yogurt
zest of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturers instructions.
2. In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients. In a seperate bowl whisk together eggs, milk, yogurt, lemon juice and zest. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until there are no large clumps, being careful not to over mix.
3. Ladle batter onto the waffle iron and cook to desired doneness. Serve with maple syrup, whip cream, or other toppings of your choice.
Makes 10 regular or 4 Belgian size waffles.
(Adapted from Baking and Books)
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