Sourdough Discard Waffles
Make Sourdough Discard Waffles, an American breakfast recipe with sourdough discard (unfed), all-purpose flour, large eggs. It has about 20 min, about 420 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Sourdough Discard Waffles is an American breakfast recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 4 servings, has about 420 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSourdough Discard Waffles ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- as needed neutral oil (for waffle iron)
How to make Sourdough Discard Waffles
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sourdough discard, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Whisk until just combined, ensuring no large lumps of flour remain.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the sourdough discard to begin to break down the flour.
- While the batter rests, preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly brush the grates with a neutral oil if your waffle iron is not non-stick.
- Just before cooking, add 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to the batter. Gently whisk until these leavening agents are fully incorporated.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using the recommended amount for your specific model (usually 1/2 to 3/4 cup per waffle). Close the lid firmly.
- Cook the waffles for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, and steam is no longer actively escaping from the sides of the waffle iron. The exact cooking time will vary by waffle iron.
- Carefully remove the cooked waffle from the iron and transfer it to a wire rack to prevent it from becoming soggy. Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing with oil between batches if necessary.
- Serve the warm sourdough waffles immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
Sourdough Discard Waffles FAQ
How do I make Sourdough Discard Waffles?
Make Sourdough Discard Waffles by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Sourdough Discard Waffles?
The main ingredients include sourdough discard (unfed), all-purpose flour, large eggs, whole milk, melted unsalted butter. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Sourdough Discard Waffles take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Sourdough Discard Waffles?
Recipe Genius estimates about 420 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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