Sourdough Discard Waffles

Lisa Keys

Light, fluffy and crispy with a complex tangy flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Overnight batter 8

Total Time 8 15

Course Breakfast and Brunch, main dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

1 waffle iron

Ingredients

Overnight waffle base

1 cup (240 grams) sourdough starter “unfed”
1 cup (224 grams) buttermilk see notes
1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (13 grams) light brown sugar

Waffle batter

1 large egg separated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon oil
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda sifted

Instructions

The night before: Overnight waffle base

Place the sourdough starter in a large bowl and whisk in the buttermilk, flour and sugar until combined. Cover the bowl and allow it to rest overnight at room temperature.

The next morning: Waffle batter

When you are ready to cook, whisk the egg white until soft peaks; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk egg yolk, melted butter, oil and the vanilla extract together, then add to the rested sponge. Fold in the egg white.
Add the salt and the baking soda to the batter and mix to combine.
Heat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions. I do medium heat.
Pour some of the batter onto a preheated greased waffle iron and cook until the waffle is brown and crisp, then repeat with remaining batter.

Notes

To make Belgium waffles: sprinkle pearl sugar over the waffle batter before closing the lid.

For wild blueberry waffles you can either fold ½ cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries into the batter or just sprinkle over the top before closing the lid.

Buttermilk substitutions:

1. Place 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar in a measuring cup and add enough milk to make 1 cup...or

2. Combine ½ cup of milk with enough plain Greek yogurt to measure 1 cup.

Lemon oil substitution: 2 tablespoons of any flavorless oil plus grated zest of 1 lemon, but lemon zest is optional.

Pro tip: I like to sift in the baking soda to prevent lumps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 431mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg

Keyword comfort food, easy breakfast, sourdough discard, waffles

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