Easy Sourdough Waffles

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Golden, light, airy - these sourdough discard waffles have the best texture!
• A delicious way to use that sourdough discard! It adds a lovely tang and depth of flavor that makes these waffles extra special!
• A zero-waste recipe! By the way, you can use the sourdough discard to make many more delicious things like sourdough banana bread, sourdough crackers, and sourdough peanut butter brownies. 
• While this is a no-wait sourdough waffle recipe, you can make the batter the night before for even more flavor and ease! Just heat the waffle iron in the morning, and you're good to go!
• These vegan waffles work with everything! Load them with your favorite toppings: cinnamon honey butter, strawberry jam, fresh fruits, or even a dollop of vanilla ice cream!
  

Vegan Sourdough Waffles Ingredients

Flour: All-purpose flour is the best way to make crispy, fluffy waffles.

Sugar: I used granulated sugar to give the sourdough starter waffles a little sweetness.

Baking powder and baking soda act as leavening agents.

Sourdough starter helps the batter rise and adds that signature tangy flavor we love.

Milk: The liquid ingredient for this recipe. Since I made vegan sourdough waffles, I used almond milk. But any milk will do – dairy or non-dairy.

Oil adds a little fat for crispy edges and tender insides. Don’t like coconut oil? Use melted butter. 

Cinnamon powder and homemade vanilla extract add a ton of flavors. 

Please see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities

Variations

Flour: You can use whole wheat flour for a heartier waffle. Or make them gluten-free by using buckwheat flour, like I did with apple cinnamon waffles.

Add-ins: The sourdough waffle batter can handle it all. Throw in poppy seeds like in my lemon poppy seed waffles. Or mix cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor as I did in my brownie waffles! Try chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or orange zest as in these cute gluten-free orange waffle cookies!

Savory versions: Reduce the amount of sugar and add cheese, spices, and herbs for a lovely savory version. My cheese waffles are always a hit for brunch or a light evening supper!

How to Make Easy Sourdough Waffles?

Step 1: Whisk the flour with salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, and sugar.

Step 2: Mix sourdough starter discard, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and milk. 

Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Whisk till you have a smooth and lump-free batter with a thick, viscous consistency. Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4: Follow the instructions given by your waffle maker, and then ladle the batter into the hot, well-greased cavities. 

Step 5: Cook till golden brown and crisp.

Final step: Serve and savor!

Serving Sourdough Waffles

We enjoyed the sourdough waffles hot off the iron with fresh cherries and some peaches. A drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and some roasted hazelnuts rounded off to make them a full breakfast. 

You can serve them with a spoonful of apple butter, persimmon jam, or cherry jam. Enjoy with a chilled glass of mango matcha latte or a creamy cup of oatmeal latte.

Or turn them into a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with Nutella or chocolate sauce!

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