Light-as-Air Buttermilk Waffles

Name: Light-as-Air Buttermilk Waffles
Yield: Makes about 8 classic-style waffles or 4 Belgian-style 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

Ingredients

2cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2tablespoons granulated sugar
1teaspoon baking powder
¾teaspoon baking soda
¾teaspoon kosher salt
2½ cups low-fat buttermilk
2large eggs
6tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter,
melted and cooled slightly
2teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½teaspoon 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 classicstyle 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. Carefully open the waffle maker and
remove the baked waffle. Repeat with the
remaining batter.
4. 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.)