Description
Delicious homemade sourdough discard waffles that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made using sourdough discard to reduce waste, these waffles are flavored with honey and vanilla for a subtly sweet and tangy breakfast treat. Perfectly paired with fresh berries and pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sourdough discard
- 1 1/4 cup milk (use almond milk, soy milk, etc. for dairy-free waffles)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sourdough discard, milk, melted and cooled butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the waffles tender. Let the batter rest and sit for 10 minutes to allow the baking agents to activate and hydrate.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron thoroughly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once heated, spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup of waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron, adjusting amount depending on the size of your waffle maker. Close the lid and cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside, following your waffle iron’s recommended cooking time.
- Serve: Carefully remove the waffles and serve warm topped with pure maple syrup and fresh berries for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For dairy-free waffles, substitute regular milk with almond milk, soy milk, or your preferred plant-based milk.
- Allowing the batter to rest for 10 minutes improves the texture by letting the flour hydrate and the leavening agents work.
- Use non-stick spray on the waffle iron to ensure easy removal and prevent sticking.
- Serve fresh waffles immediately for the best taste and texture.
- You can customize toppings with nuts, yogurt, or whipped cream as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
