Gluten-Free Sourdough Waffles

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup light buckwheat flour
• 2/3 cup filtered water
• 2 cups of milk
• 3/4 cup of melted unsalted butter
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1 tsp maple extract
• 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

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   Mix the buckwheat flour and water in a...: Mix the buckwheat flour and water in a glass bowl or measuring cup. Cover with a tea towel and leave it somewhere warm to ferment and sour. For a strong sourdough flavor let it ferment for 24 to 48 hours. Otherwise, overnight is fine for a mild sourdough flavor.

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   Stir the buckwheat starter every twelve hours to...: Stir the buckwheat starter every twelve hours to bring air into the mixture.

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   When you are ready to cook the waffles,...: When you are ready to cook the waffles, preheat your waffle iron.

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   Beat the milk, melted butter, eggs, maple syrup,...: Beat the milk, melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, and extract into the sourdough mixture.

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   Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt....: Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Continue to beat everything together until it is well-mixed.

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   Cook the waffles according to the directions for...: Cook the waffles according to the directions for your waffle iron. I find these waffles require slightly longer to cook than other types of waffles.