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5 / 3 votes

Cornmeal Waffles

Cornmeal waffles have a crisp texture with a slight grit. Suitable for either sweet or savory toppings, you can pile these beauties high with whatever you please.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 582

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 tablespoons (2 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, or 1/3 cup (79 ml) mild vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fine or medium grind yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Honey or maple syrup, for serving
  • Butter, for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter or oil.
  • In a separate bowl, blend together the dry ingredients.
  • Quickly and gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones. Let the batter sit at room temperature until light and fluffy and the cornmeal has softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat your waffle iron.
  • Spoon the batter onto a hot waffle iron and cook until the waffle iron stops steaming or according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 862mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g