Make conference a special treat for your family with special traditions. Traditions in families are like the glue that hold together our memories and lessons of life. I know, personally, most of my memories are centered around traditions my family had growing up and the traditions I’m choosing for my family now. Cheryl Lant (General Primary President)in her talk entitled Righteous Traditions said “The most important traditions are connected with the way we live our lives and will last beyond us as our children’s lives are influenced and shaped.” This week we’re going to talk about the importance of having family traditions and especially having traditions centered around BOTH days of General Conference. Make General Conference a habit in your family by having traditions centered around it that your family can look forward to. They can be from the family you grew up in, your spouse’s family, other families you know, or get creative and create one yourself! If you don’t already have traditions around General Conference, it’s not too late! Start this weekend with new traditions for your family.
One of my favorite traditions from my family growing up was eating waffles with strawberries on Sunday morning of conference. With the addition of my SIL Julie to the family we now have a super YUMMY recipe for sourdough waffles that we use. You know I love food and I couldn’t wait to wake up for this special treat that we only had during Conference weekend. It not only got my entire family up before it started but we were fed, dressed, and ready to pay attention when it started. They are really delicious and unlike any waffle you’ve had before. They also taste great with homemade jam!
In a large glass, plastic or ceramic bowl, combine:
2 c. white flour (we don’t use whole wheat flour, but feel free to try it out!)
1 c. milk (3 T. Powdered Milk + 1 C. Water)
1 c. plain yogurt (not vanilla) with active cultures (Dannon’s regular yogurt has active cultures; read the labels on other brands—if it’s not mentioned, it’s not in there)*
Mix until smooth with a plastic or wooden spoon or whisk. Never use metal utensils with sourdough. (It will leach the metal, ruining the batter and the bowl!) Cover the bowl with a cloth and put it in a warm place in your house. If you check on it after several hours, you should see it getting bubbly and producing a pleasant yeasty smell. The longer it sits, the better the finished product will taste and smell.
Step 2: Make the Waffles
Turn on your waffle iron, then stir down the starter and add:
2 eggs (2 T. Dehydrated Eggs + 1/4 C. Water)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ c. vegetable oil
Mix until completely smooth. When the waffle iron is ready, add:
1 teaspoon baking soda
Combine thoroughly and use immediately. Top with your favorite syrup, jam or jelly. Makes a great dessert too. Try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Bon appetite!
BTW, the batter does not keep well, not even for a few hours in the refrigerator. If you have more than you need, make up the waffles and freeze the finished product. Or invite some friends and/or family to come join in the feast.
I used to put Cool Whip and strawberries on waffles for special occasions, but then I tried vanilla yogurt instead and it is so yummy! And I figure the yogurt has got to be better for you than the Cool Whip, so now we have it once a week or so. It’s also really yummy with frozen berries. It’s my favorite breakfast. I love waffles, I’ll have to try this recipe. I LOVE your blog too. It is so fun, I check it every day. I get disappointed when there is not a new post, but remind myself that you probably have to take time off to eat, sleep, take care of family and shop for groceries (or open more #10 cans) so you can make more wonderful recipes. Thanks for all you do!
I used to put Cool Whip and strawberries on waffles for special occasions, but then I tried vanilla yogurt instead and it is so yummy! And I figure the yogurt has got to be better for you than the Cool Whip, so now we have it once a week or so. It’s also really yummy with frozen berries. It’s my favorite breakfast. I love waffles, I’ll have to try this recipe. I LOVE your blog too. It is so fun, I check it every day. I get disappointed when there is not a new post, but remind myself that you probably have to take time off to eat, sleep, take care of family and shop for groceries (or open more #10 cans) so you can make more wonderful recipes. Thanks for all you do!
Roger is my dh and I haven’t figured out how to switch to my name. He enjoys the food too!
Roger is my dh and I haven’t figured out how to switch to my name. He enjoys the food too!
We LOVE waffles and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Conference Weekend is always a special time at our house – with at least one of our children and their family returning home to watch/listen and share the spirit!
With a husband and DILs who LOVE to cook, too – it is always a time of wonderful food and family!
Thank you for a wonderful website!
We LOVE waffles and I can’t wait to try this recipe!Conference Weekend is always a special time at our house – with at least one of our children and their family returning home to watch/listen and share the spirit!With a husband and DILs who LOVE to cook, too – it is always a time of wonderful food and family!Thank you for a wonderful website!
way smake homemade cinnamon rolls for Saturday morning session. And we have a pre-confererence FHE the Monday before, introduce and highlight conference, and I hand out packets for the kids I have put together….new crayons, little treat, etc. Kind of make it a hi-hoorah kind of deal. They love it!
I love the idea you have, thanks for sharing!
way smake homemade cinnamon rolls for Saturday morning session. And we have a pre-confererence FHE the Monday before, introduce and highlight conference, and I hand out packets for the kids I have put together….new crayons, little treat, etc. Kind of make it a hi-hoorah kind of deal. They love it!I love the idea you have, thanks for sharing!
Help! I grew up with Sourdough waffles and my mom gave me a starter years ago, but we had to dump it when we moved across country. I know that you are supposed to save a small amount each time you make a batch, but I didn’t see you taking any out. Do you not have to save some of the starter for the next time?
Help! I grew up with Sourdough waffles and my mom gave me a starter years ago, but we had to dump it when we moved across country. I know that you are supposed to save a small amount each time you make a batch, but I didn’t see you taking any out. Do you not have to save some of the starter for the next time?
Growing up I lived in the midwest and even when they did boadcast it on cable out there we never had cable so we always went to the chapel to watch general confrence and my parents were so good to take all 7 of us to all 4 sessions. Between sessions on Saturday we would go to Old Country Buffet for lunch which was a treat because eating out with 7 kids was a rare event and then between sessions on Sunday we would have a picnic that my mom would pack, most of the time outside on the grass if it was warm enough this tradition eventually started to include others form my extended family and then grew to include others from our wards for a potluck! Living in las vegas with 2 little ones of my own it is kind of convienient to be able to sit at home and watch confrence but I miss the fellowship that comes from attending at the church and the formality of dressing up.
Growing up I lived in the midwest and even when they did boadcast it on cable out there we never had cable so we always went to the chapel to watch general confrence and my parents were so good to take all 7 of us to all 4 sessions. Between sessions on Saturday we would go to Old Country Buffet for lunch which was a treat because eating out with 7 kids was a rare event and then between sessions on Sunday we would have a picnic that my mom would pack, most of the time outside on the grass if it was warm enough this tradition eventually started to include others form my extended family and then grew to include others from our wards for a potluck! Living in las vegas with 2 little ones of my own it is kind of convienient to be able to sit at home and watch confrence but I miss the fellowship that comes from attending at the church and the formality of dressing up.
Even though we have viewed form home lately we have decided to keep my families traditiong and keep going out to lunch on sat and pinicing in the yard on sun!!
Even though we have viewed form home lately we have decided to keep my families traditiong and keep going out to lunch on sat and pinicing in the yard on sun!!
j9,
I just use up all the starter and when I make it again I make a new starter the night before.
Crystal
j9,I just use up all the starter and when I make it again I make a new starter the night before.Crystal
We always have a yummy Omlette buffet. My parents started doing this while I was young and I’ve carried it on, we do it with our kids. It’s so fun to fill the counter with bowls of yummy toppings and let everyone make up a bowl of what they want, then we fry up the omlette and eat away, so yummy!
I’m excited to try your waffle recipe, sounds so wonderful!
Trinna
We always have a yummy Omlette buffet. My parents started doing this while I was young and I’ve carried it on, we do it with our kids. It’s so fun to fill the counter with bowls of yummy toppings and let everyone make up a bowl of what they want, then we fry up the omlette and eat away, so yummy!I’m excited to try your waffle recipe, sounds so wonderful!Trinna
Since I can remember my dad has made crepes for breakfast the Sunday morning of GC. Because we all still live close to home the tradition continues with grandkids. Melted cheese crepes with salsa are the favorites. We also fill them with fresh or bottled fruit and Cool Whip.
Since I can remember my dad has made crepes for breakfast the Sunday morning of GC. Because we all still live close to home the tradition continues with grandkids. Melted cheese crepes with salsa are the favorites. We also fill them with fresh or bottled fruit and Cool Whip.
Conference weekend is a great time to share together as a family. We usually have cinnamon rolls on saturday morning, breakfast casserole on sunday morning (eggs, bread, milk, mustard powder, sausage etc…) and we picnic in the living room on a blanket with individual sack lunches (sandwich, juice pouch, chips, and treat bag filled with goodies that are suppose to last). We also try and have a conference packet to work on and give out prizes for most complete etc… Thanks for your great ideas.
Conference weekend is a great time to share together as a family. We usually have cinnamon rolls on saturday morning, breakfast casserole on sunday morning (eggs, bread, milk, mustard powder, sausage etc…) and we picnic in the living room on a blanket with individual sack lunches (sandwich, juice pouch, chips, and treat bag filled with goodies that are suppose to last). We also try and have a conference packet to work on and give out prizes for most complete etc… Thanks for your great ideas.
I was just surfin’ the blogs and found you. I wanted to say Hi and nice blog!
I was just surfin’ the blogs and found you. I wanted to say Hi and nice blog!
When replacing the yogurt with 1 Tablespoon active yeast, do you need to add any other liquid?
My starter seemed really dry.
When replacing the yogurt with 1 Tablespoon active yeast, do you need to add any other liquid? My starter seemed really dry.
Marissa,
It shouldn’t be that dry. Did you still add the milk? Did it work for you? Let me know! Thanks!
Crystal
Marissa,It shouldn’t be that dry. Did you still add the milk? Did it work for you? Let me know! Thanks!Crystal
I am so excited to try this recipe. I have learned so much from your blog already. So, are you going to give us a sourdough bread recipe to use with the starter you provided???
I am so excited to try this recipe. I have learned so much from your blog already. So, are you going to give us a sourdough bread recipe to use with the starter you provided???
How many waffles does this recipe make?
How many waffles does this recipe make?
All the women in our ward meet together at the park for a picnic during the priesthood session. It’s really fun.
All the women in our ward meet together at the park for a picnic during the priesthood session. It’s really fun.
We usually sppwend the sunday sessions with family. My kids look to watching confrerence with their cousins. I make Pear Blintzs For the Sunday Morning session. This is a tradition that nobody will let me break. They are so yummy!
We usually sppwend the sunday sessions with family. My kids look to watching confrerence with their cousins. I make Pear Blintzs For the Sunday Morning session. This is a tradition that nobody will let me break. They are so yummy!
We usually spend the sunday sessions with family. My kids look to watching confrerence with their cousins. I make Pear Blintzs For the Sunday Morning session. This is a tradition that nobody will let me break. They are so yummy!
We usually spend the sunday sessions with family. My kids look to watching confrerence with their cousins. I make Pear Blintzs For the Sunday Morning session. This is a tradition that nobody will let me break. They are so yummy!
I am making up the starter right now using yeast. It's the consistency of pizza dough. Does it need more liquid?
Was the one TB yeast a substitute for the yogurt or only for the active cultures? I replaced the yogurt with yeast. It's thick like dough. I don't see how I'll be able to make waffles with it. Help!!
Diana- This made 2 batches (or 8 waffles) for me.
Why not vanilla yogurt? Wouldn't the cultures still work? Is it just a matter of taste?
The cultures still work, it's just a taste thing.
Sounds like you need to share that recipe with us!
The cultures still work, it's just a taste thing.
Sounds like you need to share that recipe with us!