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Sourdough Waffles

These fluffy-crisp Sourdough Waffles have the most amazing flavor and texture and are made with your sourdough discard so nothing goes to waste! The overnight batter is made in advance so there is hardly any work to do in the morning to enjoy fresh, hot waffles!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Waffles
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

Overnight Sponge

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup unfed sourdough starter/discard

Batter

  • All of the sponge
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • To make the sponge, stir down the sourdough starter, which can either be room temperature or cold if you keep it in the fridge. Add 1 cup of the unfed starter discard (now is a good time to feed your remaining starter) to a large bowl with the flour, sugar, and buttermilk. It will be quite thick. Cover and let sit overnight at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  • The next morning, preheat your waffle maker. Add the eggs, melted butter, baking soda, vanilla, and salt to the overnight sponge, stirring until combined.
  • Pour some of the batter into a waffle press and close the lid. Cook until golden brown and cooked all the way through. Transfer to a wire rack and keep warm in a 225 degree F oven while you repeat with the remaining batter until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg