Wednesday mornings usually start with me thinking that waffles would be great. Maybe because it sounds good together, Wednesday Waffles…maybe because I can whip up an easy breakfast and create #redtintreats all at the same time? Any way you cut it, the kids never complain. I love this recipe because you can make the waffle batter and use it the same day or mix it up ahead of time to have the easiest sourdough waffle brunch any day of the week or weekend.

The trickiest part of this recipe is that YES you must separate the egg yolks from the whites and whip the whites into a frothy state. I promise it’s worth the extra bowl to wash and the few extra minutes required. It’s the secret to fluffy, crispy waffles on Wednesdays or any other day that you have a few extra minutes to treat yourself to a lovely, buttery, crispy waffle morning.

I put the links for all of tools, waffle iron and more below!

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Original Ciderpress Lane Waffles

2 cups flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (separated … this is the secret trick!!)
1 1/2 cups half & half
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla

Sourdough Discard Waffles

1 3/4 flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (separated … this is the secret trick!!)
1 1/4 cups half & half
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sourdough discard, it tastes best with leftover active fed starter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Turn your waffle iron on to heat it up! Get out 3 medium sized bowls - I promise it’s worth the extra clean up ;)

In your first bowl, blend the dry ingredients together, then set aside.

In your second and third bowls separate the egg whites from the yolks. Set the egg whites aside.

In your third bowl, add the remaining wet ingredients (half & half, butter and vanilla) to the egg yolks. Whisk the wet ingredients together then, stir the wet ingredients into the dry until combined. There will be some lumps in the batter, it’s okay!

Now to the secret trick, with an electric whisk or mixer, beat the egg whites until they are light and fluffy. With a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter.

Do not over mix the batter! Once the egg whites are in, you want to stir it as little as possible.

Pour the batter into the waffle iron and start filling plates with waffles.

I’ve found that these need to stay in the waffle iron a bit longer than the regulated timer calls for. Keep them in until they are golden brown.

And GET THIS!! You can save this batter in the fridge to make fresh waffles later in the week!! Simply mix the batter as directed, cover and refrigerate. The batter will thicken as it sits, when you’re ready to make fresh waffles add in a few tablespoons of milk to thin the batter back out. *use the batter within a week of mixing it up.

Another easy way to save them is to make the entire batch, let them cool, then store in containers in the freezer. This keeps them crispy until you’re ready to enjoy them! When you’re ready to enjoy just pop them in the toaster on the lowest setting to reheat for snacks or breakfast the next day.

Bonus! Blueberry Syrup:

2 cups Berries
1 cup water
1/2 cup Raw Sugar or Honey!
for thickening :
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water

Simmer the berries, water and sugar for 15 minutes to allow the berries to break down and cook off some of the excess liquid. You do not need to stir constantly but you will want to stir and check the pot occasionally to ensure it is still simmering.

While the berries simmer, mix up your cornstarch and water so it’s ready to stir into the berry mixture. You want the cornstarch completely dissolved so it doesn’t create any clumps in the syrup.

After the berries have simmered, stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for 1 more minute. Allow to cool and then transfer to jars to store in the fridge. It will keep in the fridge for a month. It does great storing in the freezer or you could can it!

Here are all of the links for the tools I love:

Waffle Maker https://a.co/d/71vl5PK

Electric Mixer https://a.co/d/aZz9wos

Canning Funnel https://a.co/d/8ngYINR

Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups https://a.co/d/dFC8G3L

All of our Sourdough Essentials : https://amzn.to/4ly1ijI

All of our Favorite Kitchen Tools : https://amzn.to/3lmP6rj

Our Cookbook : https://ciderpresslane.com/shop/dinner-changes-everything-menus-from-ciderpress-lane

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Now to enjoying waffles and filling the Red Tin with Treats. Cheers to creating a home full of yummy smells, traditions and the little pieces that create the life you love.