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Buttermilk Vanilla Waffles Recipe

With only a pinch of baking soda to help them brown, these waffles are leavened primarily by steam, so they're light and crisp, with a hint of tangy goodness.

via seriouseats.com

5 min
bread breakfast
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Ingredients

  • 45 g powdered sugar
  • 2 g salt
  • 3 g baking soda
  • 2 g baking powder
  • large vanilla bean
  • 350 g lowfat buttermilk
  • 40 g melted butter
  • 2 egg whites
  • 5 ml vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • waffle iron

Instructions

1

In a large bowl , combine flour, 45 g powdered sugar , 2 g salt , 3 g baking soda , 2 g baking powder , and the scrapings of large vanilla bean , mixing by hand until the seeds are well dispersed.

2

Add 350 g lowfat buttermilk , 40 g melted butter , 2 egg whites , and 5 ml vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.

3

Set waffle iron to medium and preheat until the indicator is ready. For an 8-inch square machine, scrape in roughly half the batter. For a 7-inch Belgian machine, scrape in about one-third.

4

Close lid and cook until waffle is golden brown but still steaming, 5 minutes depending on the depth and heat of your machine.

5

Serve immediately, with copious amounts of maple syrup, and griddle remaining batter as before.

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