27/ Sourdough Waffles

This is a great recipe when you're discarding starter! They wrap well and re-toast beautifully.

   

Night before: Overnight Sponge

Mix together in a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave out in a cool place overnight: 

  • 1c. starter
  • 1c. buttermilk
  • 1c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbl. brown sugar

   

Morning next day: Make batter + Cook

Add to overnight sponge and mix well, folding in butter and egg whites last. It will be light, airy and yet a little goopy feeling batter: 

  • 2 eggs, separated, whites beaten stiff
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 4 tbl. melted butter
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ - 1 tsp. vanilla


    Cook as usual on a buttered or oiled waffle iron, although I find they need to cook longer. e.g. a "regular" waffle can cook in about 1½ minutes, but this batter needs at least 2½ minutes.