Oatmeal Waffles with Orange Ricotta Topping

Name: Oatmeal Waffles with Orange Ricotta Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 waffles (1-1/4 cups topping).
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups buttermilk; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; TOPPING:; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

I like how the oatmeal lends a natural sweetness and nutty flavor to these waffles. Instead of serving them with maple syrup, try them with a orange ricotta spread. —Pauline Aufrecht, Beaverton, Oregon

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg
1 large egg white
TOPPING:
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

In a small bowl, combine boiling water and oats; let stand for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, egg and egg white; stir in oatmeal mixture. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until combined.
Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Combine topping ingredients; serve with waffles.

Originally published as Crunchy Oameal Waffles with Honey-orange ricotta topping in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2013