Buttermilk Waffles

[Originally posted June 2, 2006]

I can’t take credit for this recipe, but it really makes a great waffle.  Sarah loves waffles, and I wish I was energetic enough to make these on a regular basis.  The main problem I’ve found is having buttermilk on hand.  If you don’t use it right away you can freeze it in single use measurements.  It’s generally not a good idea to refreeze after a defrost because the milk tends to separate.  So if you tend to make a double recipe freeze 2 cups worth.  If you have time, give the buttermilk a good stir to try and homogenize it again.

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg – separated
  • 7/8 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butte – melted
  1. Preheat the waffle iron
  2. Wisk all the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  3. Wisk the egg yolk with the buttermilk and butter.
  4. Beat the egg white until it forms stiff peaks
  5. With a steady pencil thin stream,pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while gently mixing with a rubber spatula.
  6. Fold the egg whites into the mixture.
  7. Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the iron and cook until golden brown, usually 2-4 minutes.

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