Breakfast

Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles

Makes 8 waffles

Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles

Makes 8 waffles

These waffles are simply our Buttermilk Waffles with a few added ingredients. They are fresh and sweet – perfect when paired with warm maple syrup.

Nutritional information per waffle:Calories 394 (54% from fat)
carb. 38g
pro. 8g
fat 23g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 49mg
sod. 311mg
calc. 140mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about ½ medium lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Combine the first six ingredients in a large mixing bowl; whisk until well blended.
  2. In either a large measuring cup or separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
  3. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and whisk until almost smooth (some lumps are OK).
  4. Preheat the waffle maker to desired setting. Pour a scant cup of batter onto the center of the bottom waffle plate. Close the waffle maker and turn clockwise to flip. Open the second waffle plate, add another scant cup of batter onto the center of that plate, close and turn clockwise to flip.
  5. When the waffles are ready, carefully open the waffle maker and remove baked waffle. Then turn and open the second waffle plate to remove the second waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
  6. For best results, serve immediately.