Was the desire for fresh waffles once again greater than the hunger and you now still have a lot of dough over? Then you should store the waffle batter! How to do this and what you need to pay attention to, you will now learn.
Our reader Pia recently prepared this delicious waffle recipe with bananas. Even after making the first waffle, it was clear to her that she would never be able to eat it all by herself. "Can you store waffle batter? And if so, for how long?" Thanks for the question, Pia. We're happy to help.
Preparing a waffle while hungry is like going shopping with mega hunger: You're over-motivated. You know this for sure, don't you? Instead of the specified amount is quickly times double given in the mixing bowl.
Finally, you're sitting there with a bowl of waffle batter filled to the top and a 20 cm high tower of waffles piled up on your plate.
Or are you so forward-thinking that you want to prepare the dough for breakfast in the evening to save time?
Are you worried because fresh eggs are used in the dough? Do not worry!
The good news: You can store waffle batter. I'd like to show you how to do it, how long it can be kept and what you have to pay attention to so that the waffles are nice and fluffy!
Table of contents
Can you prepare waffle batter and leave it?
Waffle batter is quite easy to prepare and bake later. Many famous chefs recommend maturing the waffle batter before using it. This allows the flour in the batter to develop enough stickiness to make the waffles even crispier later.
Waffle batter has a unique velvety texture when prepared 2 to 3 hours before baking. Supposedly, this also gives the ready-baked waffles quite a great volume and they rise really nicely.
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How can I store wafer batter?
Freshly prepared waffle batter can be stored in the refrigerator. However, you should use the batter within two days. It is also important to store the waffle batter in an airtight container.
Dough absorbs refrigerator odors very quickly and dries out on the surface if not stored in a box or bowl with a lid.
Put the dough in the refrigerator immediately after preparation, then the cold chain of the eggs is interrupted only very briefly. This increases the time you can store the waffle batter.
Mix the batter thoroughly with a whisk before pouring the waffle mixture into the waffle iron.
Store waffles
If you have leftover waffles after dinner, you can store them in the fridge for two to three days. To reheat them later and make them crispy, just pop them in the toaster!
What happens if I store waffle batter that contains baking powder?
If you want your waffles to be extra fluffy, add Baking powder* into the batter. You can also store this waffle batter, but for no longer than three hours. Because the Baking powder* begins to take effect immediately.
If the dough is not processed immediately, it will begin to separate into a solid and liquid layer. If you notice this with your dough, don't worry - it won't affect its shelf life. Just stir the dough again before baking and the problem is solved.
Can you freeze waffle batter?
You can freeze the waffle batter, it will not go bad and will not change its consistency. Fill the finished dough (without Baking powder*) in a food storage container and seal it tightly.
If you feel like waffles, let the dough thaw slowly in the refrigerator. Stir well before preparation and the waffle batter tastes as freshly prepared.
Good to know: Let the Baking powder* It loses its properties when it freezes and then thaws. It's best to make a note on the lid of the box so that you don't forget the Baking powder* to forget.
Freeze finished waffles
If you want to freeze the finished waffles, let them cool completely first before putting them in an airtight container in the freezer.
It's important that you let them completely steam out and cool on a cooling rack after baking.
Don't lay them on top of each other or they will quickly become too soft and stick together. Freeze them individually and then stack them when they are completely frozen. Now you can take them out one by one. If you need to stack the waffles before freezing, place a piece of plastic wrap between each waffle.
The waffles taste best when baked again in the oven or toaster within two weeks, as the flavors are still quite intense then.
How can I tell that the waffle batter is bad?
Poorly turned wafer dough has small spots of mold, or the color of the dough may change. The dough takes on a grayish tinge. Another indicator of spoilage is the smell test, where you can immediately smell sour or rancid waffle batter.
Banana wafers, however, will always change color a bit. The dough will turn slightly brown. If you want to prevent this, you can add a bit of Citric acid* Stir in.
Have you kept ready-baked waffles for more than two or three days and they suddenly feel all mushy? Then you should not eat them anymore. It won't be long now before the first mold spores show up.
Our conclusion
You can store waffle batter in the refrigerator for up to three days. Stir it thoroughly before use. You can also freeze the waffle batter, but omit the baking powder. If you notice mold or color changes, discard the batter. Leftover waffles can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.
Enjoy it!
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