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Sourdough Discard Waffles Recipe

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These easy Sourdough Discard Waffles are fluffy inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. Make them right now or stash the batter in the refrigerator overnight to make them fresh tomorrow morning. If your starter is well-established, you will actually get some fermentation during that overnight rest too!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups or 210 grams all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup or 280 grams sourdough starter, unfed or active, stirred down well before measuring

1 cup or 249 grams buttermilk or milk

2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice

1/4 cup or 56.5 grams melted butter or other oil/fat

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk again to combine. You will have a slightly thick but still pourable batter. If it seems too thick add a splash more of milk to thin.
  3. Cook in preheated, greased waffle iron until golden according to manufacturer's instructions. Mine takes about 3/4 cup of batter but this will vary depending on your model.
  4. Serve warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite waffle toppings.

Notes

  • If you have a well-established starter and you want to long ferment these Sourdough Discard Waffles, once you mix the waffle batter you can leave it at room temperature for up to 2 hours before placing in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. Make sure it is covered well so it does not dry out.
  • To reheat, place in toaster on the lightest setting until warm and slightly crisped. 
  • If you want to add chocolate chips, blueberries, or other add-ins I suggest adding a cup to a cup and a half to the batter just before cooking.
  • Author: anita | wild thistle kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: easy sourdough discard recipes, sourdough discard breakfast recipes
  • Method: sourdough
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://wildthistlekitchen.com/sourdough-discard-waffles/