Description
Effervescent club soda waffles elevate breakfast with a light, airy texture that dances on your palate. Crisp edges and bubbly charm make these waffles a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 2 cups (285g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) club soda
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60g) sour cream
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk together in a medium mixing vessel, creating a smooth, creamy liquid base.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a rustic, slightly lumpy texture.
- Introduce club soda and freshly melted butter into the batter, folding delicately to preserve the aeration and create a light, fluffy consistency.
- Allow the batter to rest and develop flavor complexity for 10 minutes while preheating the waffle iron to optimal temperature.
- Ladle an appropriate portion of batter into the heated waffle iron, spreading evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Close the iron and cook until the waffle achieves a rich, golden-brown exterior with crisp edges, approximately 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle and transfer to a wire cooling rack, maintaining its crispness and preventing moisture accumulation.
- Repeat the cooking process with remaining batter, creating a batch of light, effervescent waffles with a delicate, airy texture.
Notes
- Fizzy secret weapon: Club soda creates incredibly light and airy waffles with a delightful texture that sets these apart from traditional recipes.
- Lumpy batter matters: Do not overmix the ingredients, as small flour lumps help create a tender, fluffy waffle with perfect volume.
- Resting time is crucial: Letting the batter sit for 10 minutes allows ingredients to hydrate and develop deeper flavors before cooking.
- Temperature tip: Use a hot waffle iron and avoid opening it too early to ensure crispy golden-brown exteriors and soft interiors.
- Make-ahead magic: Cooked waffles can be frozen for up to a month, making them perfect for quick breakfast or brunch preparations.
- Versatile serving suggestions: Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or enjoy them as a base for savory dishes like fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 98mg