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Sourdough Waffles
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Sourdough Waffles

Mix the night before, wake up to perfect waffles

Homemade waffles are one of those special foods that can take an ordinary day and make it feel special. They are just naturally beautiful, and it is almost like they understand how much you love your topping, so they give you little squares to hold it so it doesn't run off.

These waffles are the birthday request. Everybody in our family of 7 gets waffles on their birthday. It is just what we do, and it somehow makes the day extra special.

These waffles are simple and perfect for someone who just doesn't feel like doing ALL of the work in the morning. When you mix the waffle batter the night before, it not only allows the sourdough starter to long ferment the flour, which improves digestibility, it is like a gift to the morning you.

These waffles are made with avocado oil, and I use this because it is a healthy oil that can tolerate high heat. If you've never used avocado oil, know that it doesn't taste like avocados. In fact, it doesn't have a taste at all. It is just simply a wonderful, heart healthy, natural oil.

Sourdough Waffles

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
8-12 hrs (with fermentation)
Serves
10-12 waffles

📝Ingredients

👩‍🍳Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the eggs and sourdough starter with a Danish whisk until they are somewhat mixed together.

  2. 2

    Add the oil and mix. Add the vanilla, flour, salt, and optional sugar.

  3. 3

    Roughly mix and then add the milk.

  4. 4

    If your dough is clumpy after mixing, don't worry. After long fermentation, it will be smooth and easy to mix.

  5. 5

    Cover and let ferment on the counter for 8-12 hours (overnight).

  6. 6

    When ready to cook, add the baking powder and mix gently.

  7. 7

    Cook in your waffle iron until golden brown.

💡Notes & Tips

  • •Add the baking powder right before cooking. It shouldn't sit in the dough during long fermentation.
  • •If leaving this recipe with milk and eggs on the counter is concerning, put it in the refrigerator. It will still ferment, but slower.
  • •You can make this without long fermentation using sourdough discard, adding baking powder immediately.
  • •These are excellent pancakes as well!
  • •Make the full recipe and freeze extras for quick breakfasts later.
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