Sourdough waffles, I must have done something right

14 years ago

So I started a sourdough sponge last night. This morning I decided to use it to make SD waffles. I modified KA recipe but had problem with my new dough whisk. For some reasons gluten began to climb the wire loops. I ended up having to discard the chunk of gluten then adjust the rest of the ingredients to make the consistency right. Used the Belgium waffle iron hubby gave me for Christmas. I was not sure how the waffles were going to turn out because of the adjustment. But they turned out pretty good. Very light and fluffy! I didn't know what I was doing but I must have done something right! Al

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coconut_nj
14 years ago
They look absolutely delicious! I've been wanting waffles for a while now. This might put me over the edge...smiles.
althetrainer
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14 years ago
Thanks! They are surprisingly good. The SD and baking soda created a lot of bubbles so the waffles were much lighter than the traditional waffles. I like it that way better :-). After taking the picture, I put most of them in the freezer. Now it's lunch time and I just popped one in the toaster. It toasted very nicely too; spread a bit of margarine and I had homemade sourdough Eggo. Lovely! Al
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ritaotay
14 years ago
Mmmmmmmmm..... Beautiful... I'll have the stack on the right... Please pass the strawberries and whipped cream....

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arabellamiller
14 years ago
Those look devine. I think we'll have to do breakfast for dinner one night this week!

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rachelellen
14 years ago
Don't forget, waffles aren't just for breakfast! Like crepes, waffles are an excellent vehicle for savory meal concoctions. Anything you could stuff inside a vol-au-vent shell, pour over rice, potatoes or pasta or serve on toast (yeah, I grew up eating creamed-whatever on toast!) can be stuffed, poured, or served on a waffle.

Waffles actually make a pretty tasty faux Yorkshire pudding with roast beef (all those little squares, just waiting to be filled with gravy) and if you are a fan of crab or tuna melt sandwiches, think about using a waffle!

A personal favorite is a warm waffle PB&J. :D
althetrainer
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you! Little man and I had some for breakfast this morning. I could hear him "Hmmm...." LOL The waffles are airy but tasty. I definitely will do sourdough again next time. We didn't eat fancy stuffed waffles this time, just plain old waffles with a bit of margarine!

There's one thing about SD waffles, they tend to get burned in the toaster very easily (not sure why) so have to toast them with the lowest setting. If they are toasted correctly, they are delicious!

Al
jimster
14 years ago
That picture is torture!

I'm not set up to make waffles. The restaurant I would go to for waffles closes about now. Frozen waffles are a poor substitute. I'm suffering. Have pity.

Jim
annie1992
14 years ago
Jim, I'm sorry. Get a waffle iron IMMEDIATELY!

Al, of course you did something right. You made homemade waffles, how can that be a bad thing? They look delicious.

Annie

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