Absolutely delicious sourdough waffles are served for breakfast almost every morning lately. Ever since staying home has become the new normal, it makes sense to take on those long-term projects we have been putting off. In my case, it was busting out the old sourdough starter and giving a few recipes a try.
Sourdough Starter
You of course need to start with some quality sourdough starter. For many people, the idea of tackling a sourdough starter can be intimidating. I know it was for me when I started using it about three years ago. The truth is, it just takes time with a little bit of trial and error. Sourdough starter is comprised of just two ingredients: flour and water. That’s it!
There are so many resources that talk about the science behind the sourdough starter. The nerd side of me really loved learning about this. When it came to putting my own sourdough starter together, I referred to this great article by Mother Earth News and followed the step-by-step guide. It worked great!
When I started my sourdough starter, I did it completely from scratch. It became a mini hobby of mine, as I was determined to make my own sourdough bread. The benefits of sourdough bread is what intrigued me at first, plus the delicious taste. I love to bake and who doesn’t love fresh homemade bread?
As life went on, I noticed I was not able to use my sourdough all of the time. I found myself storing it in the fridge for future use, which is perfectly fine as long as you feed your starter and keep it alive. However, once my husband and I started the process of moving to a new home, I completely forgot about my starter and it died! Oops!
Not into the DIY approach? Consider buying a sourdough starter
As much as I loved creating a starter for myself, I didn’t have the time or patience to start a whole new one from scratch! So I did a little research and found out you can purchase sourdough starter (just make sure it’s from a sanitary and trustworthy source). I found out that some bakeries will just give you some of theirs if you ask. With an established starter, you could be baking bread the next day!
I ended up finding a dehydrated sourdough starter on Etsy! It just needed to be rehydrated and fed and it was ready to use within a few days. I was so relieved.
Making sourdough bread was my first passion, but as I dove further into the world of sourdough, I discovered many more recipes! I have since made sourdough pancakes, bread, English muffins, and my all-time favorite, the sourdough waffle.
Sure there are other recipes or store-bought waffle mix, but once I tried the sourdough version, I was hooked! The sourdough breaks down the gluten in the flour which makes it easier to digest and the unique tangy flavor is so worth it! It may take a little more time at first, that is why I make plenty of waffles and freeze them for future use. Then when we feel like eating waffles for breakfast, we just pop the frozen waffles in the toaster and they are perfect!
Many possibilities!
There are endless possibilities with these waffles. We have paired this recipe with fried chicken for “chicken and waffles” we have even put vanilla ice cream on these and topped them with fresh berries for a delicious dessert option!
I hope you all are staying safe during this crazy time in the world! For those of you that are at home, I encourage you to take advantage of the time you have. Save quality time with your families and give new recipes a try! Happy homesteading!
Sourdough Waffles Printable Recipe Below!
Follow the recipe below for a step-by-step on how I make sourdough waffles at home. I was inspired by the recipe in the book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fermented Foods.
Sourdough Waffles
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
- Large Glass Mixing Bowls
- Measuring tools (1 cup, 1/4 cup, Tablespoon, teaspoon)
- Silicone brush (for brushing oil on your Waffle Iron)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sourdough Starter
- 2 Cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Unchlorinated Water
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Instructions
- The night before: Mix sourdough starter, AP flour, and water together in a large glass mixing bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let sit overnight.
- The next morning: Preheat waffle iron
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of the bubbly starter flour mixture the next day for future use.
- Measure out 2 Cups of batter in a separate glass mixing bowl.
- Mix in eggs, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, salt and baking soda until well combined.
- Grease your waffle iron (I use coconut oil to do this)
- Carefully add your batter (about 1/4 cup per square) to your iron and cook to your preference.
Sourdough Waffles Recipe on YouTube:
My favorite tools for sourdough waffles:
Note: The availability of the Caphalon waffle iron I used for this recipe has been hit or miss. If my current iron ever breaks, I will be getting a similar Belgian Waffle Maker. It has great reviews (even better than the Calphalon that I am using now). I posted that one as well for those of you that are in the market for one.
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What about you?
Have you tried sourdough recipes? What are your favorite resources and tips about sourdough starter? Leave a comment below!
I have been looking a sourdough waffle recipe. Thank you!
Your Welcome! Hope you enjoy!