Buying Buttermilk Powder
Weekends on the other hand, our absolutely luxurious. Everyone in our house sleeps in just a little longer to catch up from the busy week. Then we gather in the kitchen and make a delicious breakfast that usually consists of waffles – our kids’ favorite breakfast. This waffle recipe is ideal for a lazy weekend morning. It comes together quickly, so it doesn’t feel time consuming, but everyone will think that you were sweating over it. It is delicious, light, and absolute perfection. Don’t miss my tips throughout the post so you can easily keep the ingredients on hand and make this recipe a snap.
It isn’t a pancake trying to be a waffle. A lot of waffle recipes are just using a pancake batter in a waffle maker. This recipe is not that. The recipe uses oil instead of butter. Butter contains water, and by switching to oil only it helps to create that perfect crisp exterior. Instead of using buttermilk, the recipe uses buttermilk powder. Just like picking oil instead of butter, by using buttermilk powder, we eliminate some of the liquid that helps keep these light and fluffy. We use club soda. The bubbles in a freshly opened bottle of club soda also help with that really light and fluffy texture. Read more on what to buy below.
Other Homemade Waffle Tips and Tricks
Make sure your baking soda is active. You should replace your baking soda every six months or so to ensure that it is fresh. To test the freshness, mix a little baking soda with vinegar. It should bubble up right away. If it doesn’t, it is time to replace it. Double-check that you have baking soda and not baking powder. The two should never be used interchangeably. Measure your flour correctly. Start by whisking the flour in the container it is stored in. Then use a spoon to scoop the flour from the container into your dry measuring cup. Use the flat edge of a spatula to level. Don’t overmix the batter. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. It is okay if there are some streaks of flour and lumps left in the batter.
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Skip flavoring. You want plain club soda or seltzer water. Do not buy sparkling water. It won’t have enough carbonation to get the job done. Ensure that you are using a new bottle. You want maximum bubbles, so use a bottle that you are opening just as you are starting to make this recipe.
Here are some ideas for what to top your waffles with:
Butter, peanut butter, or Nutella Maple or Strawberry Syrup Fruit like fresh berries Powdered sugar Whipped cream
You can also freeze cooked waffles. Allow them to cool and place the baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour to flash freeze them, which prevents the waffles from sticking together. Then transfer the frozen waffles to a freezer-safe bag or container and store in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat the frozen waffles in the toaster until heated through.
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