Cinnamon Waffle Sticks

Ingredients list for Cinnamon Waffle Sticks

• ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 1 cup Refined flour (maida)
• 1 tablespoon Almonds slivers
• 1½ teaspoon Baking powder
• a pinch Salt
• 8 tablespoons Castor sugar (caster sugar)
• 2 Eggs
• ¾ cup Milk
• for greasing Butter 4 tablespoons +
• 2-3 tablespoons Icing sugar

Method

1. Toast almond slivers till lightly browned.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder into a bowl and mix. Add 3 tablespoons castor sugar and mix well.
3. Make a well in the centre. Break eggs and put into the well. Whisk well. Add milk, gradually, and keep whisking till a smooth batter is formed.
4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and mix well. Add toasted almonds and mix well.
5. Heat a waffle iron. Grease with some butter, pour the batter into it, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or till golden from both sides. Remove from heat and cool.
6. Heat remaining castor sugar in a non-stick pan and let it caramelize. Add 1 tablespoon butter and mix well. Switch off heat.
7. Cut waffles into sticks and add to the pan. Coat well. Place the pan back on heat, add remaining butter and mix well.
8. Place the waffle sticks on a serving plate.
9. Combine icing sugar and remaining cinnamon powder in a bowl and mix well.
10. Sprinkle the icing sugar mixture over the waffle sticks and serve immediately.