Grandma's Sourdough Waffles

Start your morning with a delightful twist on a breakfast classic: Grandma's Sourdough Waffles. This recipe combines the tangy flavor of an active sourdough starter with a golden, crisp texture that waffle lovers crave. The batter is prepared the night before, allowing the sourdough to ferment and develop its signature depth, while ingredients like melted butter and a touch of vanilla bring a rich, indulgent flavor. These waffles come out perfectly light and airy, with just the right balance of sweetness thanks to a hint of sugar. Serve them fresh off the iron with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or your favorite seasonal fruits. These sourdough waffles are an irresistible fusion of tradition and taste, perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Active sourdough starter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0 as needed Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, and milk. Stir until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest at room temperature for 6-8 hours or overnight. This fermenting step enhances the tangy sourdough flavor.

Step 2

In the morning, preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted unsalted butter, sugar, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gently fold the egg mixture into the rested sourdough batter, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can deflate the batter.

Step 5

Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter.

Step 6

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, spreading it slightly with the back of the ladle if necessary. Close the lid and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions, usually for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.

Step 7

Carefully remove the cooked waffles with a fork or tongs and transfer to a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 8

Serve the waffles warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(807.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.9

Total Fat 63.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 518.0mg	0%
Sodium 2685.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 36.1g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 402.4mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 718.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 46.4%