Zucchini and Cheese Waffles
Description
To bake waffles, you will need a waffle iron with Viennese waffle plates. If you do not have this appliance, you can make wonderful pancakes from this batter.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making soft waffles. Peel the zucchini and remove the seeds beforehand. Use any plain yogurt without additives. Yogurt can be replaced with kefir or sour cream.
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Step 2
Grate the zucchini on a fine grater, salt it, and let it sit for a couple of minutes so the moisture releases. Squeeze the flesh thoroughly and transfer it to a clean dry bowl. Grate the cheese. Use any cheese that melts well.
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Step 3
Beat the eggs with a whisk or mixer until they increase in volume and form a stable, light foam.
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Step 4
Add the yogurt to the beaten eggs and whisk the batter.
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Step 5
Into the liquid part of the batter, add the grated zucchini, squeezed to remove excess moisture, and grated cheese, and mix them in well until evenly distributed. Add dried dill, salt, and ground black pepper.
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Step 6
Combine the flour with the baking powder, sift through a fine sieve, and add to the liquid base. Knead the dough. The dough should have a consistency similar to pancake batter.
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Step 7
Insert the Viennese waffle plate into the waffle maker. Plug in the device and let it heat up thoroughly. If needed, lightly grease the bottom and top plates with vegetable oil. A spray bottle dispenser works well for this. Spoon a portion of batter onto the heated plate and close the top plate.
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Step 8
Bake the waffles until golden brown, 7–10 minutes.
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Step 9
Waffles are good in any form, but they are especially delicious fresh off the iron with melted cheese inside.
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Step 10
The baked goods are ready. Serve with tea.