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on May 25, 2020, Updated Jun 10, 2020

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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!

Simple Homemade Sourdough Waffles

This recipe is adapted from Becki, one of the three women who has nourished and fed my starter for the last 20-something years. It’s the first sourdough recipe I ever tried and fell in love with (yes, before bread even!). I think of my mentors every time I make these waffles. They’re just a fun spin on a classic breakfast dish, with hearty, comforting flavors and the best textures.

How Long Does It Take to Make Sourdough Waffles?

Unlike their bread cousin, sourdough waffles come together super quickly. There’s no overnight waiting for the batter to rise; in fact, there’s no rise time at all! Just mix up the batter and add it to your waffle iron, and you’ll have waffles in less than a half-hour.

Homemade Sourdough Waffle Ingredients:

Sourdough waffles are made of simple staples that you likely have around already.

Sourdough starter or discard:Don’t have a starter? Learn how to make one in about a week here. You can use either the mature starter or the discard; both taste great.

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 sweetness!

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 waffles iron.

Waffle toppings:Use whatever toppings you like! Butter, syrup, fresh fruit, or jam are great options.

How to Make Sourdough Waffles:

I love making these waffles, and they’re just as easy as classic waffles!

Preheat your waffle iron as directed.
Mix the sourdough starter, milk, oil, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl.
Add the flour and baking soda, and stir until combined.
Pour the batter into your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Place cooked waffle on a wire rack to cool (do not stack the waffles or else they’ll get soggy).
Serve waffles hot with your favorite topping, such as buttermilk syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

How to Store Leftover Waffles:

Let you leftover waffles cool completely, and store 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 3 to 4 months.

How to Reheat Leftover Waffles:

To reheat refrigerated waffles, place them on a wire rack placed inside of a baking sheet in a 35o degree F. oven for 10 minutes, or until heated through. You can also pop them into your toaster until heated to the temperature you desire.

To reheat frozen waffles, either allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge and follow the instructions above, or follow the oven instructions and heat for about 15 to 20 minutes rather than 10. You can also pop them frozen into the toaster; it may just take two times to thaw and heat all the way!

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Easy Sourdough Waffle Recipe

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Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 large waffles 1x

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Description

Crunchy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, these easy sourdough waffles are the perfect classic breakfast dish when you have a sourdough starter on hand!

Ingredients

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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

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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.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: breakfast
Method: waffle iron
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sourdough waffles, waffles with sourdough discard, discard waffles, sourdough discard waffles

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These easy sourdough waffles are the best classic breakfast recipe if you love the flavor of sourdough and the fun of waffles! You can use sourdough starter or discard to achieve the lovely sourdough taste.

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FAQs

How to make flavorful sourdough starter? ›

There is no single best ratio, but I've found a ratio of 1:5:5 fed twice daily at 12-hour intervals to produce a sourdough starter that's strong and healthy. This ratio corresponds to 20% ripe starter carryover, 100% water, and 100% flour (a mix of whole grain rye and white flour) at each feeding.

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How to make sourdough starter not sour? ›

It's an easy variable to manage using water temperature and a Proofer and/or a Sourdough Home. For less acidity: Use water around 80°F (27°C) and a fermentation temperature of 70-76°F (21-24°C) to favor the yeast and create milder flavors.

How long does it take to start a sourdough starter from scratch? ›

Creating a healthy and vibrant sourdough starter can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days depending on several factors. The temperature of your kitchen is the most important factor to consider. Starters thrive in a warm environment, ideally around 75°F (24°C).

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How many calories are in a sourdough waffle? ›

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
387	Calories
10g	Fat
62g	Carbs
13g	Protein

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Do you have to discard sourdough starter every time you feed it? ›

With each sourdough starter feeding, you'll be discarding some to avoid it from becoming overly acidic. Most will compost or trash this discard, but you can save it and use it in other recipes!

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What flour is better for sourdough starter? ›

Among sourdough bakers, rye flour is widely recognized as a solution for sluggish starters that fail to rise. This is due to its abundance of amylase and other nutrients, which expedite the conversion of starches into sugar.

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What does vinegar do to sourdough starter? ›

There are two main acids produced in a sourdough culture: lactic acid and acetic acid. Acetic acid, or vinegar, is the acid that gives sourdough much of its tang. Giving acetic acid-producing organisms optimal conditions to thrive and multiply will produce a more tangy finished product.

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What flour makes the most sour sourdough starter? ›

Adding whole grain flour: Whole grain flour, particularly whole rye flour (pumpernickel), tends to promote more sour flavor in bread for two reasons. First, the type of sugars available in whole rye (or whole wheat) flour encourage a shift toward acetic acid production.

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Do you stir sourdough starter before using? ›

No you do not have to stir sourdough starter before you use it. You measure the sourdough starter by weight, not volume, so stirring it or not makes absolutely no difference. What does "fed" sourdough starter mean? Fed sourdough starter refers to a starter that has been fed flour and water (preferably by weight).

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Can I freeze sourdough waffle batter? ›

Yes! Make a double batch of these sourdough waffles, and then freeze any leftovers for fresh waffles throughout the week. After cooking the waffles, let them cool completely on a wire rack.

How many calories are in 2 eggs on sourdough? ›

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For a Serving Size of 1 Serving
How many calories are in Two Eggs Any Style With Sourdough Toast? Amount of calories in Two Eggs Any Style With Sourdough Toast: Calories 610	Calories from Fat 189 (31%)
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How many calories are in 2 sourdough bread? ›

How many calories are in 2 small slices of sourdough bread? You would need to do specific detailed calculations for an accurate measure, however, on average 2 slices of sourdough bread weighing 64g each will contain around 348 calories.