Are you in need of a great sourdough waffle recipe that you can start the night before? Well, I have the recipe for you! These sourdough waffles are long-fermented making them super crispy on the outside, but light and airy on the inside.
I love waffles, but I’ve always struggled to get the perfect crispy waffle. Every time I tried a new recipe I was disappointed by the results. I’d always get a soggy floppy waffle. I almost gave up trying to make those perfect homemade waffles I have always envisioned until one day I thought…what if I tried making them with sourdough? Better yet, what if I let them ferment overnight? The results were amazing! The waffles were EXACTLY what I have been envisioning! Perfectly crispy on the outside, with a light and airy inside. I couldn’t believe it! Today I will be sharing with you this delicious overnight sourdough waffle recipe so you can experience the deliciousness of them too!
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What do I need to make overnight sourdough waffles?
First things first. Feed your sourdough starter! We need an active sourdough starter for this recipe.
In the evening on the first day, you will need your active sourdough starter, milk, and flour. The next morning you will need eggs, oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. That’s it!
Here are some common questions I get when making these overnight sourdough waffles:
My batter looks weird, is that normal? Yes! I thought it was strange at first too, but I soon found out that this is totally normal! The batter should look as pictured below.
How much should I stir the batter on the first night? You only want to stir the batter enough for all of the ingredients to be wet. Try not to over-stir, kind of like when you make muffins. It could make the waffles dry.
How do I get all of the ingredients mixed the next morning? I add all of the ingredients on top of the batter, then I stir it all together while it is still on top of the batter. Then I mix everything in. I do this so I don’t over-mix the batter itself. See the picture below to see how I do this.
Can I use fresh milled flour for this recipe? Yes! If you choose to use fresh milled flour in place of the unbleached flour, you should add 1/4 cup extra of fresh milled flour per cup of white flour. Here are the wheat berries I use.
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Why can’t I add the sugar first? I don’t add the sugar to the dough the first night because I noticed the yeast in the sourdough starter will eat it all up! The waffles will have no sweetness to them the next morning.
Can I use maple syrup in place of the sugar? Yes! Add 1/4 cup of maple syrup in place of the sugar.
Do I put the batter in the fridge overnight? I’ve never done it this way, but I’m sure you can. Especially if you plan on making these waffles later in the day.
How long do I leave the waffles in the waffle maker? I leave them in the waffle maker for at least 5 minutes, then check them. If they feel squishy, I leave them in for another couple of minutes checking them often for extra crispiness!
And I commend joy, for man has nothing better under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with him in his toil through the days of his life that God has given him under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8:15
Overnight Sourdough Waffles
Ingredients
Method
- The first afternoon feed your sourdough starter. Make sure it's nice and bubbly before using.
- That evening mix 1 cup of sourdough starter, 2 cups of milk, and 2 1/2 cups of flour. Mix the ingredients just so they're all wet being careful not to over mix.
- Cover your bowl with foil or plastic wrap and leave sitting on the counter over night until the next morning. If you are wanting to cook them later in the day you can place the batter in the refrigerator. Also if you are using a container with an air tight lid be sure to leave it cracked on one side or the lid might pop off from the pressure that is built up from the fermenting process.
- Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the batter (see picture above) Whisk everything together while the ingredients are still on top of the batter. Then once all of those ingredients are mixed together whisk everything together.
- Plug in your waffle maker and wait until it's good and hot. Once it's hot, begin to ladle one heaping scoop of batter in the center of the waffle maker.
- Close the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes are up, check for crispiness. If it's not as crispy as you'd like, close the waffle maker again and check every couple minutes until the desired crispiness is reached.
- Enjoy with any topping you'd like!
Notes
- Store in a baggie or air tight container. To reheat just place them in the toaster for a few minutes. They will be as if you just made them!
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You have eggs in the picture but no eggs in the recipe?
I must have missed it. Thank you for helping!