Hot Cross Maple Waffles

For the batter

• 240g plain flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spices
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably golden colour for its delicate flavour)
• 2 eggs
• 340ml warm milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of ½ lemon
• 70g unsalted butter

For the topping

• Mixed peel
• Sultanas
• Yoghurt
• Drizzle of pure maple syrup
• Selection of nuts

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the plain flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and mixed spices.
2. In a jug, whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, orange zest and lemon zest.
3. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until a smooth batter forms, then slowly whisk in the melted butter.
4. Transfer the batter back into the jug and pour some of it into your pre-heated waffle maker.
5. Once the waffles are cooked, transfer to a cooling rack and repeat with the rest of the batter until it’s all used up.
6. Top your waffles with mixed peel, sultanas, yoghurt, maple syrup and nuts.