Recipe: Brunch on a budget

by Prime Staff

No matter what you’re studying, every weekend is a brunch weekend when you’re a UCLA undergrad. While this breakfast-lunch hybrid can often be the best meal of your Sunday, eating out for brunch can be pricey – especially when factoring in alcohol.

These mix-and-match waffles and mimosas will help you save cash without losing that chic weekend vibe.

Waffles

Essentials:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, separated
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick spray
Utensils:
Three bowls of varying sizes
Whisk
Spatula
Waffle iron

Instructions:

Turn on your waffle iron, making sure it’s heating up while you work.
Carefully separate the egg white from the egg yolk.
Mix all the dry ingredients together, except sugar, in a medium-sized bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the oil, milk, buttermilk and egg yolk together.
In another small bowl, mix together the egg white, sugar and vanilla extract.
Pour the oil, milk and egg yolk mixture into the dry mixture. Whisk until the batter is consistent.
Next, pour in the egg white mixture, and fold it into the batter.

Separate the batter into 1 1/2 cup portions, and customize your individual waffle with the topping of your choice.
Using the nonstick spray, grease your preheated waffle iron before pouring in the batter.
Check on your waffle until it’s golden brown, then remove it from the iron.
Serve with syrup, butter or any additional toppings you'd like. Mix and match to your specific tastes.

Mimosas

Essentials:

One bottle of champagne or one bottle of club soda or sparkling apple cider

A variety of fruit juices

Fresh or frozen fruit

A glass or cup (champagne flutes add a little style to your brunch but are not necessary to making a good mimosa)

Instructions:

Pour the bubbly substance of your choice into a glass, filling it about halfway.
Add the fruit juice of your choice, filling up the rest of your glass.
Toss in some fruit to complement your juice.
Drink up and enjoy!