Saturday's Simple Pleasures

Today was a day of simple pleasures. Practicing Christmas music with the worship team. Washing the slipcovers. Culling another shelf in the library. Clean sheets. 

And pumpkin waffles for supper. Ron has been asking for them and tonight was the night. It was actually a team effort: I made the batter and Ron cooked them in the waffle iron. An autumn treat! 

We have been making these pumpkin waffles since 2002! The recipe was in Country Living magazine. I decided to try it, and it became a family favorite. The recipe makes about 20 traditional square waffles, so we always have extras to put in the freezer. 

PUMPKIN WAFFLES

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/4 cup melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Preheat waffle iron.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, 

ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in large bowl. 

Set aside.

Beat together eggs, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, sugar, butter, and vanilla
in another large bowl (I used my Kitchen Aid stand mixer) until smooth.

Generously coat the waffle iron with oil.
Fill with batter (my waffle iron holds one cup of batter), close lid,
and cook in waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. 
Repeat with remaining batter.

I am grateful for simple pleasures!

Were there any simple pleasures in your day?