Oatmeal Raisin Waffles

I love oatmeal raisin cookies so i was really excited when i found this recipe on the uktv food website! it makes really thick, crispy waffles which taste great with maple syrup. i've also made them with cinnamon instead of the lemon and they came out really well, and also made with flavoured oatmeal (i used quakers maple and brown sugar).

Steps

In a large mixing bowl , combine the plain flour , oatmeal , sugar , baking powder and salt and stir briefly.

Add the raisins and lemon zest and stir until evenly combined.

Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and break the egg into the centre.

Stir to gradually incorporate the egg into the flour mixture , then add the milk a little at a time , stirring after each addition , to give a well-blended batter.

Set aside for 20 minutes.

When ready to proceed , heat the waffle maker and grease with oil spray or butter as desired.

Add the melted butter to the batter and stir to combine.

Ladle a quarter of the mixture onto the hotplates of the waffle maker.

Ensure the batter is evenly distributed then press the sides of the waffle maker together and clamp shut.

Cook for 3-5 minutes , depending on whether you like your waffles slightly soft or crisp and honey-brown.

Serve immediately , dusted with a little sugar if desired , or keep the cooked waffle warm in a low oven wh.

Ingredients

plain flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, raisins, lemon, zest of, egg, milk, butter