Breakfast

Light-as-Air Buttermilk Waffles

Makes about 8 classic-style waffles or 4 Belgian-style waffles

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Light-as-Air Buttermilk Waffles

Makes about 8 classic-style waffles or 4 Belgian-style waffles

The name says it all.

Nutritional information per classic waffle:Calories 246 (37% from fat)
carb. 31g
pro. 7g fat 10g
sat. fat 7g
chol. 72mg
sod. 466mg calc. 96mg
fiber 1gNutritional information per Belgian waffle:491 (37% from fat)
carb. 61g
pro. 15g
fat 20g sat. fat 14g
chol. 144mg
sod. 933mg calc. 192mg
fiber 1g
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon or orange zest (optional)
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Preparation

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, butter, vanilla, and zest (if using) to combine. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until mostly smooth.
  2. Secure the desired waffle plates in the waffle maker. Preheat the waffle maker to the desired setting. The waffle maker will beep to indicate it is ready to use.
  3. Pour the recommended amount of batter, depending on whether Belgian or classic style waffles are being prepared, onto the center of the bottom waffle plate. Close the waffle maker, but do not lock. The waffle is done when the ready-for-use indicator beeps.
  4. Carefully open the waffle maker and remove the baked waffle. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  5. Waffles are best served straight from the waffle maker, with maple syrup, if desired. (If not being consumed immediately, they can be kept warm on a rack in a single layer in a 200°F oven).

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