5 from 3 votes
Sourdough Discard Waffles
These tangy sourdough discard waffles are super fluffy, crisp, and a great way to use up leftover discard without wasting it.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Belgian waffles
Calories:
27307 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Overnight sponge
- ½ c sourdough starter discard
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cane sugar
- ¾ c buttermilk
- ¼ c water filtered
Day-after ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
Instructions
Batter prep option 1: Same day waffles (less tangy)
- Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl: ½ c sourdough discard, 1 c all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cane sugar, ¾ c buttermilk, ¼ c filtered water, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp neutral oil, ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp kosher salt.
- Let the batter rest on the counter for at least 15 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Batter prep option 2: Overnight ferment (tangier, recommended)
- On day 1, make the overnight sponge: In a bowl, combine all the overnight sponge ingredients: ½ c sourdough discard, 1 c all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cane sugar, ¾ c buttermilk, and ¼ c filtered water. Mix until incorporated.
- Cover with a lid towel and let this ferment on the counter for 8-12 hours.
- On day 2 your fermented batter should be bubbly! (see photo) In a mixing bowl, combine the overnight sponge and the day-after ingredients: 1 large egg, 2 tbsp neutral oil, ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp kosher salt.
Cooking waffles
- Preheat the waffle iron until the ‘ready’ indicator light is on.
- Spray the iron with neutral oil spray.
- Scoop about ⅔ cup of the batter onto the waffle iron and close.
- For my waffle iron, I place it on medium-high heat (3.5 out of 5 heat) and cook each waffle for 3-4 minutes. Remove the waffle once it’s golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a cooling rack.
- Close the waffle iron and let it reheat before making the next waffle. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273.07kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38.14g
(13%)
Protein
7.06g
(14%)
Fat
10.08g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.4g
(8%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5.8g
(29%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
51.45mg
(17%)
Sodium
452.46mg
(19%)
Potassium
111.67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1.06g
(4%)
Sugar
8.31g
(17%)
Vitamin A
141.75IU
(3%)
Calcium
78.81mg
(8%)
Iron
1.71mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Belgian waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273.07kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.14g | 13% |
| Protein | 7.06g | 14% |
| Fat | 10.08g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.8g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 51.45mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 452.46mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 111.67mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.06g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8.31g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 141.75IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 78.81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.71mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.