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Pin RecipeSourdough Isn’t Just for Making Bread!
Sourdough waffles are a big hit in my house, especially as a base for chicken and waffles. They are a bit less sweet than my regular waffle recipe because you’ll use a tangy sourdough starter in the batter for texture and flavor. I don’t mind this—it’s a great excuse to add more waffle toppings like extra syrup and sliced fruit!
(Want more waffles? Try my Strawberry Waffles, Red Velvet Waffles, Banana Waffles, Sweet Potato Waffles, or Churro Waffles to get you started.)
Recipe Tip
If you’ve never worked with a sourdough starter before, it’s super easy to make your own. You can follow my method for making a sourdough starter from scratch. Or, you can buy a dried sourdough starter online and follow the instructions to get your starter going. (See my Essential Sourdough Tools for the Best Bread.)
Sourdough Waffles
Fluffy, tender Sourdough Waffles are perfect with maple syrup and so many other toppings. This recipe is a great way to use your sourdough starter!
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Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 1 Waffle iron
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sourdough starter (if you don’t have your own, many bakeries have plenty on hand to sell or even give you if asked)
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, breaking up any clumps.1 cup all purpose flour, ½ cup whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and gently stir together until just combined. It is okay if there are still some small lumps, overmixing will result in tougher waffles.1 cup sourdough starter (if you don’t have your own, many bakeries have plenty on hand to sell or even give you if asked), 2 eggs, ¾ cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Drop the batter into the preheated waffle iron (¼ to ½ cup dollops, depending on the size of the iron) and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions, 3 to 5 minutes per waffle. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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Notes
Store leftover sourdough waffles in a zip-loc bag with a piece of wax or parchment paper between each waffle, for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze leftover waffles for up to 3 months. To do so, place the waffles in a freezer-safe bag or container with a piece of wax or parchment paper between each waffle, and transfer them to the freezer.
Pop them in the microwave thawed or frozen to reheat your waffles quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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Variations
Here are a few simple variations you can make to these stellar waffles:
- Make blueberry waffles. Blueberry waffles are pretty and delicious! Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to your sourdough discard waffle batter to make blueberry waffles.
- Add chocolate chips. I love to throw in some mini chocolate chips to make chocolate chip waffles. You can add 1 cup of mini chocolate chips into your waffle batter to make them chocolate waffles. The sweet chocolate and tangy sourdough waffle are perfect together.
- Throw in some raspberries. Raspberries are another wonderful addition to waffles. You can use 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries in your waffles for extra fruit flavor.
- Make whole-grain waffles. Substitute the all-purpose flour for extra whole wheat flour. You may need to add a little more buttermilk because whole wheat flour absorbs more moisture.
Serving Suggestions
Here are a few suggestions for how to serve sourdough waffles:
- Maple syrup and butter. Yes, please! Melted butter plus maple syrup is the simplest and most delicious way to serve homemade waffles. You can’t go wrong with this one.
- Fruit compote. Add homemade fruit jam—try my Crockpot Strawberry Raspberry Jam or Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipes—to your sourdough waffles for an easy and colorful addition. Of course, you can also use store-bought jam on your waffles.
- Whipped cream. Top your sourdough waffles with whipped cream and fruit or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Waffles are perfectly acceptable as dessert as well, especially topped with a scoop of ice cream!
- Homemade syrup. My Pancake Syrup is not just for pancakes! It’s also great on waffles.
- With fruit salad. Homemade waffles paired with a fruit salad are a classic breakfast combination. Try my Fruit Salad recipe or Cherry Fluff Salad for a treat.
