Lemon Ginger Waffles

3½       cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

3          tablespoons yellow cornmeal

3          tablespoons granulated sugar

1          teaspoon baking soda

¾         teaspoon kosher salt

¼         teaspoon ground ginger

1          tablespoon lemon zest

½         cup finely chopped candied/crystallized ginger

3          cups buttermilk

3          large eggs, lightly beaten

1          teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2⁄3          cup grapeseed or vegetable oil

Nutritional information per waffle:

Calories 221 (43% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 11g

• sat. fat 2g • chol. 38mg • sod. 195mg

• calc. 63mg • fiber 1g

1.  Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, salt and ground ginger in a large mixing bowl; whisk until well blended. Stir in the zest and candied ginger. Add the liquid ingredients and whisk until just smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

2.  Preheat the Cuisinart^® Breakfast Central^™ to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated).

3.  Pour 1½ heaping cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.