Sourdough Waffles because your Friday NEEDS them. Buttery, crunchy on the outside, soft & fluffy on the inside, super simple ingredients, and another great way to use sourdough starter! Perfect for a lazy morning, afternoon lunch, or maybe even breakfast for dinner. These waffles are delicious sweet or savory. Not to mention, they are also easy to make and only need one bowl to mix up! Seriously, this is the waffle recipe you’ve been looking for. SO. GOOD.

two waffles on a white plate with whipped cream and blackberries and white flowers with two other plates of waffles behind it

About The Recipe

Breakfast is one of my absolute favorite meals. Actually, no. Scratch that. Breakfast IS my favorite meal. And, if I’m being honest, I’m team waffle 100%. Seriously, they have little squares in them just to fill with maple syrup, honey… I could go on!

But these waffles are definitely going to become the newest obsession in your household. I mean, sourdough is definitely one of the most delicious breads you can make; so, making it into one of the best breakfast foods?

Count me in!

two plates of sourdough waffles on a marble counter with white flowers and blackberries

If you’ve been on our blog before then you know we’ve been trying to make all things sourdough as of late. We have two starters, which means, you guessed it, we have twice the amount of discard and are desperately trying to find the best and most delicious ways to use it.

This idea came to us in the simplest way possible. I wanted waffles! So, too much sourdough + sudden craving for waffles = seriously delicious waffles that make the best sweet or savory breakfast.

Equipment Needed

Mixing Bowls
Whisk
Waffle Maker

Ingredients

Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Sourdough Starter
Buttermilk
Eggs
Unsalted Butter

Instructions

Whisk together all the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt) in a large glass bowl.

flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a glass bowl

Now, add the eggs, buttermilk, and sourdough. Mix until well combined.

milk, sourdough starter, and eggs added to flour

Mix in melted butter.

In a preheated waffle iron, add about 1/4 – 1/2 cup batter to each section. This truly depends on the size of your waffle iron so, just add the amount of batter you generally do. Don’t over fill! Let cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Take out and place on a plate or a wire cooling rack.

waffle batter in a open waffle iron on a marble board

sourdough waffles on a copper wire cooling rack

Repeat these steps until you run out of batter. Eat hot or let cool and enjoy!

Topping Ideas

In the mood for sweet? Savory? Both? Doesn’t matter! These waffles suit everything amazingly and always taste good. Here is a list of things you might wanna try.

Maple Syrup or honey 🍯
Powdered Sugar
Chantilly cream
Fresh fruits and berries 🍌🍓
Jams or jellies
Peanut butter 🥜
Butter 🧈
Leafy Greens 🥬
Eggs 🍳
Sautéed vegetables
Guacamole or plain avocado 🥑
Ham and cheese 🧀

Dress the waffles up or down, sweet or savory. They are perfect for breakfast or dinner!

Storing/Reheating

One of the most asked questions we get is if you can free these waffles. The answer is yes! After the waffles have cooled, place them in a freezer safe bag and seal tightly. When you want to reheat one, you can do so in the microwave. PRO TIP: want it crunchy again? Pop it into the toaster to give it the same crunchy exterior as it had the day you made it!

two sourdough waffles on a white plate with whipped cream and blackberries and white flowers with more waffles behind it

Expert Tips

Don’t overfill the waffle iron!
This recipe freezes really well.
The batter doesn’t have to be completely smooth.
Add the melted butter last.

When you make these Sourdough Waffles, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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