Description
These homemade sourdough discard waffles have crispy edges and a soft center, making them a perfect tangy and delicious breakfast treat. They are an excellent way to use up sourdough discard without waste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons (60g) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional add-ins: fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Gather and prep ingredients: measure sourdough discard, flour, and dry ingredients; melt butter and let cool; whisk egg lightly.
- Mix dry ingredients: combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk evenly.
- Combine wet ingredients: mix sourdough discard, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the batter: pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- Preheat waffle maker: heat waffle iron until hot and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook waffles: pour about 1/2 cup batter onto waffle iron, close lid, and cook 4-6 minutes until steam stops and waffles are golden brown with crispy edges.
- Serve immediately: transfer waffles to a wire rack to keep crispiness and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Let sourdough discard sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking for better texture. Use melted butter for richer flavor and crispier edges. Keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a low oven if making multiple batches. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with non-dairy milk. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and adjust liquids as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes per batch
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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