When making the bacon for these waffles, be sure to save the bacon grease to incorporate into the batter – it gives the waffles a tasty smoky flavor. If that is too intense, vegetable oil can be used in its place.
When making the bacon for these waffles, be sure to save the bacon grease to incorporate into the batter – it gives the waffles a tasty smoky flavor. If that is too intense, vegetable oil can be used in its place.
3½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
8 to 10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (about ¾ cup once crumbled)
3¼ cups buttermilk
1⁄3 cup pure maple syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2⁄3 cup bacon grease and/or grapeseed or vegetable oil (the two can be mixed to reach 2⁄3 cup)
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 235 (44% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 12g
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 40mg • sod. 262mg
• calc. 73mg • fiber 0g
1. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Stir in the bacon to coat. Add the buttermilk, syrup, eggs, vanilla and the grease/oil. Whisk until well blended and smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes.
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 evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close cover of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.