Wine Wisdom

Norwegian Vafler (waffles)

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups milk (I sometimes sub in buttermilk) 1 tsp. vanilla METHOD:

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl In a separate bowl, separate the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.

In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir slightly. I like to do this step in one large Pyrex measuring cup. Add to dry ingredients and mix.

Gently fold in egg whites.

Pour ¼ cup of the batter onto the waffle iron, close and cook in waffle iron on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes or until light brown. (Follow instructions for your waffle iron. You may need more or less batter.) You can use a spatula to spread it evenly in the iron.

Serve with whipped cream, crème fraiche or sour cream.

Traditional toppings include lingonberry jam, brown cheese, fresh fruit, sour cream and fresh berries.

Serves about 4-6 people and makes approximately 6 waffles. I half the recipe for my husband, daughter and myself.

Nyte! (Enjoy!)

Wine Wisdom

Chelsey Malstrom, Seven Sisters Spirits, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

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About Me I’m Taylor Dahl, director of design for Halvor and owner/partner of NørthCraft Design/Build. A NDSU graduate with a Masters of Architecture, I have worked on projects from hockey arenas and banks to elementary schools and award winning commercial buildings. I now design my passion—Scandinavian influenced residential homes, elegant and functional.