Buttermilk Waffles

Hey Jude's Note:

I found this when I was searching for a waffle recipe that would call for a larger quantity of buttermilk than is found in some other recipes I found here. These waffles have a nice twang from the buttermilk. The recipe stated that it makes 12 4-inch Belgian waffles....I got 12 7-8 inch waffles from it. From Gourmet Cookbook.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• vegetable oil, for brushing on waffle iron,if necessary

Directions:

1. Preheat waffle iron; put a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat oven to 200°F.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; add buttermilk, butter and eggs and stir until smooth- batter will be thick.
3. Brush waffle iron lightly with vegetable oil, if needed, and spoon about 1/2 cup of batter onto waffle iron and spread a little bit; cook according to iron directions.
4. Transfer waffles to a baking sheet and keep warm, uncovered, in oven.
5. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Reviews

[La vie Boheme]

There is too much baking soda in this recipe, it tasted like soap. Yuck! I had to add more floour, buttermilk, some sugar and vanilla to make them edible.

[The Bread Lady of Wisconsin]

Easy to make ahead. I followed suggestions from others regarding cutting back on the baking soda and baking powder. They are excellent and very light. Was surprised how "puffy" the batter was.

[Cacrica]

Easy to make and very nice texture. I have to agree with one of the other reviews. I think I would cut back just a little on the baking soda and baking powder next time. I'm pretty sure it will still have plenty of rising power without so much. I also cut back on the salt this time, but that was because my butter was not unsalted like the recipe calls for. Ate with blueberry syrup and over all very good. I will use this recipe again.