Sourdough Waffles
If your mornings are begging for a little something extra, and you've got a bubbling sourdough starter just waiting to be put to good use, then you've landed in the right place! Get ready to transform your breakfast routine from "meh" to "magnificent" with the ultimate sourdough waffle recipe from Little Spoon Farm.
Whether you're a seasoned sourdough baker or just dipping your toes into the world of wild yeast, this recipe is designed to be straightforward and seriously satisfying. So, grab your starter, preheat that waffle iron, and let's make some breakfast magic happen! Your taste buds (and your gut!) will thank you.
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
Overnight Batter Ingredients
3/4 cup (200g) sourdough starter discard stirred down
1 cup (240g) buttermilk or milk
3 tbsp (50g) white sugar or honey
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
4 tbsp (56g) butter melted
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
Additional ingredients to add just before cooking
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp (5g) fine sea salt
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INSTRUCTIONS
To cook the batter the same day
1. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Allow the batter to rest for 20 minutes at room temperature while the griddle or waffle iron is preheating.
To ferment batter overnight
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, buttermilk, honey, vanilla extract, melted butter and flour until well combined. Cover the bowl and let rest on a counter top at room temperature overnight or up to 12 hours.
2. When you are ready to cook, add the eggs, baking soda, baking powder and salt to the batter, stir and cover the bowl. Let the batter rest 20 minutes while the griddle or waffle iron is preheating.
Sourdough Waffle Instructions
1. Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease with cooking oil spray. Pour 3/4 cup of batter into the center of the iron, gently spread the batter and cook until the waffle is golden brown or according to the manufacturers directions. (3-6 minutes). This recipe makes 4 standard-sized waffles.
