Easy Sourdough Waffle Recipe
on May 22, 2020, Updated Sep 30, 2024
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Crunchy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, these Easy Sourdough Waffles are the perfect classic breakfast when you have a sourdough starter on hand!
If you love the taste of sourdough bread and the texture of waffles, get ready for your new favorite breakfast! If you love sourdough as much as I do, try this Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bread, or this Easy Sourdough Focaccia Bread!
Sourdough waffles are light and airy, with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. The batter is very quick to put together and doesn’t need any resting time since baking soda is used as the leavening agent. They are a great quick option for weekday or weekend mornings alike. Feel free to use mature starter or discard in this recipe. They both work great and taste good either way!
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Ingredients
- Sourdough starter or discard
- Milk– Milk is your main liquid to thin out the batter
- Oil– Oil helps the outside of the waffles get crisp and helps them to not stick to the waffle iron
- Sugar-Sugar adds a little touch of sweeness!
- Eggs– Eggs help to bind the waffles and let them rise
- Flour– All-purpose works best for this recipe
- Baking Soda– Baking soda helps the batter to expand as it bakes in the waffle iron
See recipe card below for full info on ingredients and quantities
Frequently Asked Questions:
Once the waffles are cooled, store them in an airtight bag or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
To reheat refrigerated waffles, place them on a wire rack placed inside of a baking sheet in a 350 F degree oven for 10 minutes. You can also pop them in the toaster until heated through. To reheat frozen waffles, either allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight and then follow the steps above. You can also pop them in the toaster but it will take twice as long when frozen!
More Breakfast Recipes to Consider:
Simple Gingerbread Recipes
Homemade Gingerbread Syrup: Cozy Holiday in a Bottle
Muffin Recipes
Spice Up Your Morning With Gingerbread Muffins
Pancake Recipes
Stack ‘Em High: Golden Cornbread Pancakes
Sourdough Recipes
Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread – A Perfect Breakfast Loaf
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Easy Sourdough Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter or discard
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Waffle toppings, (such as syrup, butter, jam, or fresh berries)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron as directed.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the sourdough starter, milk, oil, sugar, and eggs. Mix well to fully incorporate all of the ingredients together.
- Add the flour and baking soda, and stir until combined. Adjust the flour or milk as needed to get the right consistency. It should be as thick as a traditional waffle or pancake batter, and your starter will play a role in the consistency.
- Pour the batter into your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- When the waffle is done cooking, carefully place it on a wire rack to cool, taking care not to stack the waffles on top of each other. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve waffles hot with your favorite topping, such as buttermilk syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- This recipe is really easy to scale up if you’d like to make a larger batch of waffles. They freeze very well and heat in a toaster nicely.
- Feel free to adjust the flour or milk as needed to get a smoother batter; your starter or discard will influence the initial texture.
So goood! Made extra to freeze, perfect to throw in toaster for quick yummy breakfast (or snack)!
This is a staple at our home! I make it as pancakes. So so yummy!!
Delicious! Krispy on the outside. Soft on the inside. They are light and fluffy but not too fluffy. Still dense enough to enjoy.
Yummy! Never buying waffles again .🥰
I only tried these once and I made them as the recipe stated… they were pretty bland. I’m pretty sure if you add a tsp of salt it would be more flavorful. Maybe I will try them next time with that.
So easy and delicious. I make these a lot!