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Crispy Sourdough Discard Waffles Easy Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Recipe

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These crispy sourdough discard waffles feature a perfect crisp exterior with a tender crumb inside, elevated by a sweet cinnamon sugar crunch topping. A quick and easy recipe that transforms sourdough discard into a delicious breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) sourdough discard, unfed and room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) milk, whole or 2% (can use dairy-free milk like oat or almond milk)
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, melted (can substitute coconut oil or neutral oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar crunch topping:
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron and let it heat fully (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add sourdough discard, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Batter should be slightly lumpy. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping; set aside.
  6. Lightly grease the hot waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray. Pour about ½ cup (120 ml) batter into the center.
  7. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until waffles are deep golden and crisp.
  8. Remove waffle and immediately sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping evenly over the warm waffle.
  9. Place cooked waffles on a wire rack to keep crisp. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing iron between batches.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay. Preheat waffle iron properly and grease well to prevent sticking. Use a cooling rack to keep waffles crisp. For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to dry ingredients or swap half the flour for rice flour. Leftover waffles reheat best in a toaster or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.

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