Description
A French-style waffle with a surprising crunch and airy custardy center. Using buttermilk and activated baking soda creates a golden, crackled exterior while the batter stays light. Perfect for a breakfast or dessert, this recipe balances simplicity and technique for a refined texture.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large room-temperature eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Non-stick oil spray for waffle iron
Instructions
Preheat waffle iron to 375°F (190°C) and spray with non-stick oil
In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, sugar, and salt until fully incorporated
Heat 1 tbsp buttermilk in microwave for 15 seconds, immediately add baking soda and stir until foaming subsides
In separate bowl, sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cinnamon
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet in 3 batches using a spatula, then fold in remaining buttermilk and soda mixture just until no flour streaks remain
Notes
For vegan version: Substitute flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg) and use coconut milk with lemon juice
Spray iron generously each time for optimal crispiness
Serve warm with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, or seasonal fruit purees
Can store leftover waffles in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg