Description
These light and crispy sourdough waffles are a delicious twist on a breakfast classic, made using sourdough discard for extra tang and fluffiness. Ready in just 25 minutes, they offer a delightful balance of tangy flavor and tender texture, perfect for a weekend brunch or quick morning meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- ⅔ cup fat free milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons egg whites
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or any neutral oil), plus extra for waffle iron
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and sugar if using, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined for consistent leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the sourdough discard, milk, egg whites, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Using a spatula, fold gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the waffles tender.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat a mini waffle iron and lightly brush with oil to prevent sticking. This prepares the cooking surface for evenly cooked waffles with crisp edges.
- Cook Waffles: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and the waffle iron indicator light turns off, indicating readiness. Carefully remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve Warm: Serve the waffles immediately while warm, topped with your favorite syrup, fresh fruit, or other preferred toppings for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use sourdough discard to add a subtle tang and depth of flavor to your waffles.
- If you prefer richer waffles, substitute fat free milk with whole milk or buttermilk.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Mini waffle irons make smaller, snack-sized waffles perfect for portion control.
- Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven (around 200°F) if making multiple batches.
