Golden Cornmeal Waffles (Print out)

Crisp waffles featuring golden cornmeal and rich buttery notes, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; some lumps are acceptable to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
06 - Pour approximately 1/2 cup of batter into the center of the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until waffles are golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
07 - Transfer finished waffles to a wire rack to maintain crispness while cooking remaining batter.
08 - Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, honey, or fresh fruit as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crisp golden texture
  • Delightful cornmeal crunch
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  • For added flavor stir in ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese or ½ cup of corn kernels
  • To make dairy-free substitute buttermilk with a plant-based alternative and use oil instead of butter
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter lumps are fine to keep waffles fluffy
  • Use melted butter to grease the waffle iron for better flavor
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