PIZZELLES RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Pizzelles Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by emp1438

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
11/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bottle anise oil or 2 teaspoons pure anise extract
33/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

Combine first six ingredients. Add flour, baking soda and baking powder. Heat pizzelle iron. Place about 1 tablespoon of batter on each section of the pizzelle iron. Cook pizzelles for about 30 to 35 seconds, or until golden. Makes approximately 6 dozen pizzelles, depending on size of iron. Tips for making perfect pizzelles: ◾Even though I used a non-stick pizzelle maker, I still recommend misting the molds lightly with oil before the first use. ◾Place your tablespoon of batter slightly behind the center of the mold because it will spread forward as you close the lid. It may help to have a second spoon to help scoop the batter off the tablespoon. ◾Speaking of closing the lid, do it slowly to allow steam to escape easily and not burn the heck out of your fingers. Don't ask... ◾Have a cooling rack easily accessible next to the pizzelle maker. I found the best process for me was to use a wooden spatula to remove the pizzelles from the maker to the cooling rack, start the next batch of pizzelles cooking, and then move the cooled pizzelles to a stack to make room for the next round of hot ones. ◾The pizzelles will be very flexible when you remove them from the pizzelle iron. They will stiffen up as they cool. I actually prefer them after they sit for about a day, but they don't often last that long! ◾If you want to mold your pizzelles into a different shape, do it while they're still warm and flexible. Get creative!