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Buttermilk Waffles

Crisp, golden waffles made with buttermilk and a tender crumb from cornstarch—quick to mix and rest for 15 minutes before cooking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cupall purpose flour
  • 1/4 cupcornstarch
  • 1/2 tspbaking soda
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • 1 tspkosher salt
  • 1/4 cupcanola oil
  • 3/4 cupbuttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbspsugar
  • 1 tspvanilla extract

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it will be ready when the batter has rested.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1 egg, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently stir with a spatula or whisk until just combined and no dry streaks remain. A few small lumps are fine—do not overmix.
  • Let the batter rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • When the waffle iron is preheated, grease it if your manufacturer recommends (use the method your iron’s manual specifies). Add the amount of batter your waffle iron requires without overfilling and close the iron.
  • Cook until the waffle iron indicates the waffles are done and the waffles are golden and crisp—about 2–3 minutes, though time will vary by iron.
  • Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack or a baking sheet in a single layer to keep them crisp. If needed, keep finished waffles warm in a 250°F oven until ready to serve.

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack
  • Oven

Notes

Notes
To freeze, allow waffles to cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag.  Freeze for up to 3 months.  To reheat, microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Adapted from
Aretha Frankenstein Waffles of Insane Greatness