Ingredients
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236.59 ml cornmeal or 236.59 ml
gluten free cornmeal
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236.59 ml all-purpose flour or 236.59 ml
all purpose gluten-free flour
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12.32 ml
baking powder
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4.92 ml
xanthan gum, optional for gluten free only
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14.79 ml
sugar
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4.92 ml
cumin
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1.23 ml
baking soda
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2.46 ml
salt
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73.94 ml
dry buttermilk
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295.73-354.88 ml
water
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59.14 ml
vegetable oil
( I use coconut oil.)
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2 large
eggs, separated
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1 medium
ear corn on the cob, kernels cut off and cob scraped
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158.51 ml
grated sharp cheddar cheese
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1-2 medium
jalapeno pepper, finely diced
( Remove seeds and ribs for a milder flavor.)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together the cornmeal through buttermilk powder. In a 2 cup measuring cup, measure 1 1/4 cups of warm water, oil and egg yolks. Add the liquid ingredients to dry and combine thoroughly. Mix in additional water as needed to make a smooth batter. Stir in the corn, cheese and peppers. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture.
- Preheat waffle iron as per manufacturers directions. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Spoon batter onto to hot waffle iron and bake until golden brown. Repeat for additional waffles.
- Please note: My waffle iron is a 2 waffle Belgian waffle iron and each waffle measures 4 in x 3-1/2 inches.