It isn't very often that I get the chance to make breakfast on a Saturday morning.  I've been craving homemade waffles for quite some time so today it was time to satisfy my desire.  I found this waffle iron in my Grandma Baumann's living room closet when cleaning out her home about 10 or so years ago after she moved to an  assisted living center.  It was found in the original box, the hang tag, and the instruction guide.  It was so clean that it looks like it was only used a few times before being put away.

I served the waffles with real WI maple syrup and steamed kielbasa.

This recipe has never failed me.  This is the recipe my Grandma Wilde used.

Sour Milk Waffles

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1 tsp. baking soda

2/3 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

2 cups sour milk

5 tbsp. melted butter or margarine

Beat eggs, add milk, add sifted flour with soda and baking powder.  Add remaining dry ingredients.  Lastly, add melted butter.  Bake in a preheated waffle iron until steaming stops.

Tip:  To make your own sour milk, measure 4 tsps. white vinegar into a 1 cup measuring cup, and add enough milk to equal 1 cup.  Let stand about 5 minutes before adding to your recipe.

And made in the USA, right?

Now they call 'em panini grills and charge $70.00 to $100.00 for something that crossed the Pacific on a slow boat from Shanghai.

It's got a decent amount of heft to it for its size.  Made in Mansfield, OH, and very solid.

We had a 70's Dominion waffle maker growing up, always remember it did a great job.  That recipe looks really good - will have to try it, thanks for sharing it.

I remember my grandmother making sour milk for recipes and as a work-around for buttermilk if she was out.  

I did add 1 tsp. vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.

Since it's usually just me, I will prepare a whole batch and freeze them and reheat in toaster oven.  I too add a bit of vanilla to the batter each time.  (for both waffles and pancakes)