Description
Golden waffles made rich and flavorful with generous buttermilk mixed into a batter of flour eggs and sugar then cooked in a waffle iron for crisp edges and soft centers. Perfect for breakfast or brunch these elevate basic ingredients into something special. Cook time is about 15 minutes once batter is ready.
Cultural Background
Waffles trace their origins to ancient Greece and medieval Europe where they were cooked between patterned irons as a simple bread. Buttermilk waffles became a staple in the American South drawing from farm traditions of using tangy leftover buttermilk from butter churning to create tender flavorful breakfast fare. This recipe highlights that resourceful use of abundant buttermilk in everyday cooking.
Recipe Info
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 4
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the 2 cups flour and 2 tablespoons sugar until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl lightly beat the 2 eggs then stir in the 2 cups buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until no large dry pockets remain leaving the batter slightly lumpy for tenderness.
- Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease if needed.
- Ladle about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the hot iron depending on its size close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the edges with steam no longer escaping.
- Carefully remove each waffle and repeat with remaining batter to make a total of 8 to 12 waffles.
- Stack the hot waffles two or three high per serving on plates allowing the centers to stay soft while edges remain crisp.
Tips
- Ensure the waffle iron is fully preheated before adding batter for maximum crispiness on the exterior.
- Avoid overmixing the batter as this can lead to tough waffles instead of light ones.
- If buttermilk is very thick thin it slightly with a splash of water to achieve a pourable consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 320
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 5g