Buttermilk Waffles
Makes 6 waffles.
These crisp, flavorful waffles can be served for a quick meal any time of the day. Serve them with Sweetened Cream Cheese, nuts, and berries for an alternative to butter and syrup.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
Nuts and fresh berries for topping
Sweetened Cream Cheese for topping (recipe follows)
Preheat waffle iron and spray lightly with oil. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well blended. Pour 3/4 cup batter onto the hot waffle iron. Close lid and bake until steam stops and waffle is lightly browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove waffle and repeat with remaining batter. Spoon a little Sweetened Cream Cheese on top of each waffle. Sprinkle with nuts and berries.
Sweetened Cream Cheese
Makes about 1 cup.
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, cut up
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
Blend cream cheese and sugar in a food processor. |
