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stacked sourdough discard waffles on a plate with a square of butter in the middle with maple syrup
Emily Fuentes

Sourdough Discard Waffles

Learn how to make the best sourdough discard waffles with this easy recipe. These homemade waffles are golden, crispy, fluffy, and a delicious way to use leftover sourdough starter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil melted butter works too
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 waffle iron
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat Your Waffle Iron
  1. Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Step 4: Combine
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
Step 5: Cook the Waffles
  1. Lightly grease your waffle iron if needed. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg

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