Description
These Sourdough Discard Waffles are hearty and family-friendly, combining simple ingredients for a subtle tang, unique tenderness, and delightful crispiness, perfect for a satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute up to 0.5 cup whole wheat flour for added fiber)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (any dairy or plant-based options like almond or oat milk work well)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk Wet Ingredients Together: In a large bowl, combine your sourdough discard, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined, ensuring no egg streaks remain.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Make sure there are no clumps and everything is evenly distributed.
- Mix Batter: Gently pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine and will lead to tender waffles; do not overmix, as this can make them tough.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium-high setting. Look for the indicator light to signal it’s ready. Lightly grease the grids if your iron isn’t non-stick; a well-heated iron ensures a truly crispy exterior.
- Cook Waffles: Pour about 0.5 to 0.75 cup of batter (depending on your waffle iron size) onto the hot iron. Close the lid and cook until deeply golden brown and steam largely subsides (about 3-5 minutes per waffle).
- Serve Immediately: Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack while you finish the batch to keep them crisp. Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine and lead to tender waffles. Ensure the waffle iron is fully preheated for a crispy exterior and even browning. Resist opening the iron too early; cook until steam subsides. For a lighter option, use skim milk or reduce melted butter by 1-2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 267 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
Keywords: sourdough, waffles, breakfast, easy, family-friendly, crispy, discard, maple