Make fluffy waffles using club soda

Hints from Heloise
Published: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 12:19 a.m. MDT
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Dear Helosie: I am craving the waffles I make using your recipe. My family is "camping out" in my mother's almost-empty house, so all of our stuff is in storage, including my recipes. My mom did leave her waffle iron here, so I can make them. Please help. I read your hints in the Houston Chronicle. Thanks for all your practical tips, hints and recipes. — Loyal Fan in Friendswood, Texas

Here is the popular recipe you requested. Remember, the waffles need to be cooked ASAP so they will be fluffy — don't let the batter set and go flat. You will need:

2 cups good biscuit mix
1 egg
1/2 cup oil
1 1/3 cups club soda

Combine ingredients and blend with a large spoon, being careful not to overmix. Add to the hot waffle iron, and when done, you will have a delicious, light and fluffy waffle. — Heloise

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So, I washed out an empty, plastic half-gallon milk jug and allowed it to dry thoroughly. Then I poured the dry detergent from its cardboard box through a funnel into the jug. I cut the product name off the box and taped it to the jug on two sides.

Now I have a container with a handle for my dry dishwasher detergent. Keep the lid on the jug so that the detergent doesn't form clumps from the humidity in the air.

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