7-year-old: Mom, how many boxes can you fit into my empty backpack?

Me: Ummmm… I don’t know.

7-year-old: One, because it won’t be empty any more.

(She’s SEVEN!!!)

Happy belated Mother’s Day, everyone!

Beer batter waffles

(Recipe from Nguyen Mai on facebook)

325 g all-purpose flour
4 g dry yeast
1 pinch salt
45 g sugar
2 eggs
200 ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
125 ml beer
15 g canola oil
90 g butter (melted)

1. In a large mixing bow, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
2. Add eggs.
3. Slowly add milk + vanilla extract. Whisk constantly.
4. Add beer.
5. Finally add oil + melted butter. Whisk until combined.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and let batter rest for 1-2 hours (or over night in fridge).
7. Use waffle maker according to instruction.