Breakfast

Matcha Waffles

Makes 6 waffles

Matcha Waffles

Makes 6 waffles

The matcha flavor in these waffles is subtle,yet a welcome addition. You can use either the sweetened variety, usually reserved for lattes or desserts, or the pure green matcha powder.Both work very well.

Nutritional information per waffle:Calories 565 (51% from fat)
carb. 57g
pro. 12g
fat 32g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 97mg
sod. 390mg
calc. 257mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 2½cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 3tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • ¼cup granulated sugar
  • ½teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2½cups buttermilk
  • ¼cup matcha powder (sweetened or not)
  • 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3large eggs
  • ¾cup vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. 1. Combine the first five ingredients in a
  2. large mixing bowl; whisk until well blended.
  3. In either a large measuring cup or separate
  4. mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, matcha,
  5. and vanilla extract and slowly whisk until
  6. it is completely smooth (you want to be sure
  7. there are no lumps of the matcha). Once that
  8. is blended, whisk in the eggs and oil.
  9. 2. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and
  10. whisk until almost smooth (some lumps
  11. are OK).
  12. 3. Preheat the waffle maker to desired setting.
  13. 4. Pour a scant cup of batter onto the center of
  14. the bottom waffle plate. Close the waffle maker
  15. and turn clockwise to flip. Open the second
  16. waffle plate and add another scant cup of
  17. batter onto the center of that plate, close and
  18. turn clockwise to flip. When the waffles are
  19. ready, carefully open the waffle maker and
  20. remove baked waffle. Then turn and open the
  21. second waffle plate to remove the second
  22. waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
  23. 5. For best results, serve immediately.