waffles

Homemade Waffles
serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup coconut oil

2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 tsp vanilla extract

METHOD:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.

2. Add in remaining ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will appear lumpy, do not overmix. Let batter rest for 10-15 minutes before using.

3. Preheat your waffle iron. Pour in batter into the waffle iron grids, careful to not overfill. Close the lid and cook for 2 to 2.5 minutes. Flip waffle iron over and cook for another 2 to 2.5 minutes.

4. Turn waffle iron right side up, open the lid and carefully transfer your waffle with a spatula to a wire rack. Continue making waffles with remaining batter. Serve hot with your favourite toppings.

VARIATION - Taiyaki

1. If you have the fish shaped molds for your waffle iron, you can use this recipe to make Taiyaki.

2. Just fill the molds halfway with batter, then place 1-2 tbsp of your desired filling (eg. custard, chocolate, nutella, red bean paste) in the centre. Cover the filling with batter and gently add more batter to fill in the side of the fish molds.

3. Close the waffle iron lid and cook each side for 2.25 to 2.5 minutes. Serve hot.