Crispy Waffles With Salted Caramel Couls

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   Salted Caramel Coulis:

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   Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in hyeavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 10 minutes. Add heavy whipping crea (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir ovre low heat until any caramel bits dissolve. Remove from heat. Stir in unsalted butter and fleur de sel or course salt. Transfer caramel to small pitcher or bowl. Cool. Can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir over low heat just until warm enough to pour before using.

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   Waffles: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon slat in large bowl to blend. Whisk whole milk, 2 large eggs, and melted butter in medium bowlt o blend. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients in large bowl and whisk until batter is smooth. Do ahead: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let batter stand at room temperature

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   Heat waffle iron accoridng to manufacturer's instructions (medium-high heat). Brush grids lightly with peanut oil. Pour enought batter onto each waffle grid to cover generously (about 1/2 cup batter for 4 1/2x3 1/2-inch grid); spread evenly with ofset spatula. Close waffle iron and cook util waffles are golden brown and crisp on both sides, 5-6 minutes.

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   Cut each waffle in half, forming either rectangles or triangles. Divide waffles among 4 plates. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with salted caramel coulis. Werve waffles, passing remaining salted caramel coulis separately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.