Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough Waffles

Overnight Sponge

2 tablespoons sugar

2 cups buttermilk

1 cup sourdough starter

Ingredients for the Waffle Batter

To the overnight sponge add the following:

2 large eggs

1/4 cup melted  unsalted butter

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

 To make the overnight sponge mix 1 cup of your refrigerated starter with the flour, sugar and the buttermilk.  Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature overnight. I usually leave this mixture in my oven overnight with the oven light on.

The next morning mix the eggs, the salt and the melted butter to the overnight sponge. Then add the baking soda and stir until combined. The batter will bubble and become light and fluffy. Add the  batter with a ladle to the preheated waffle iron and bake according to the instructions. If necessary hold warm in the oven until ready to serve. This mixture will make about 12 waffles.