Sam's Sourdough Waffles

Name: Sam's Sourdough Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 4 h 18 min
Yield: 5 cups batter
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup sourdough starter; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Rating: 4.87 stars

143 Ratings
123 Reviews
35 Photos

A crispy outside with thick softness within - my family won't stop enjoying them every week! The fact that this recipe is simple to remember and asks for minimal amounts of perishables makes it great for camp-outs or fund-raising breakfasts. This recipe is from a friend who used it to make fantastic pancakes: Thanks Mr. Hannula!

By Sam Nemati

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

3 mins

additional:

4 hrs

total:

4 hrs 18 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 cups batter

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 15 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups water
1 cup sourdough starter
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Step 1

Mix flour, 1 1/2 cup water, and sourdough starter together in a large bowl to make batter. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until filled with large holes and bubbles, 4 hours to overnight.

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Step 2

Stir oil, eggs, sugar, and salt into the batter; mix well to combine.
Step 3

Whisk 1 tablespoon water and baking soda together in a small bowl until dissolved. Fold into the batter with a rubber spatula.
Step 4

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
Step 5

Pour batter onto preheated iron and bake until crisp and golden, according to manufacturer's instructions, about 3 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can also make pancakes with this batter. Cook on a griddle as you would any other pancake recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

165 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 19.1g; fat 8.2g; cholesterol 24.9mg; sodium 408.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (123)

Most helpful positive review

wvgirl

08/13/2017

I have tried many waffle recipes in my life and I am 74 years old. These waffles are the best. They are light, crispy and taste great. I followed the recipe exactly. I love it that I can use my sourdough starter that I keep in my refrigerator. Read More

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d-momof4

01/11/2020

2 tsp salt is way too salty and I'm usually one that adds extra salt to recipes. These were so salty the first time around, no one could eat them. 1/2 tsp is perfect. Once the adjustment was made, everyone who has these loves them and usually walks away with the recipe. Read More

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(4)

143 Ratings

5 star values: 131
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

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wvgirl

08/13/2017

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ReverendE

05/22/2017

Everyone loved the waffles went for seconds. Woke up my century old San Francisco sour dough Wednesday, fed it and got it going, Sunday morning early I mixed in about 200 grams of very happy starter into 108F filtered water with a teaspoon of sugar, stirred it all up and incorporated the flour. I let the batter sit for a few hours and when it was going off I finished the recipe exactly as called out. We used a Belgian style griddle and came out with fantastic, light , crispy, chewy, sour deliciousness. Unsalted sweet butter, Canadian maple syrup and macerated strawberries topped these golden beauties. Splendid, yeah I'll do this recipe again and again. Read More

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Nicky Kim

10/11/2019

I struggle with left over sourdough starter and this was a perfect recipe. I don't usually leave the mix overnight, I mix everything on the spot, just with more sourdough starter and very crispy and tasty waffles! I kept some frozen and defrosted in the toaster and they were just as freshly made ones! Definitely I will be making more! Read More

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d-momof4

01/10/2020

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Brooke Gilbert

06/01/2017

These were great. I love how crispy the waffles turned out. To make these apple cinnamon flavored I added a tablespoon of boiled apple cider and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Read More

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Mary Chris Harrison Boeh

03/19/2017

These waffles were delicious! I made the following changes: 1) I didn't plan ahead enough to allow the sourdough to activate overnight. Instead, I just used more starter than the recipe called for and cut back on the flour and water accordingly. I don't think I got the batter as thick as it should have been, and although the flavor was great, I think I'll try to follow the recipe in this respect next time in hopes of taller waffles. 2) I replaced the veggie oil with coconut oil... just personal preference. I served these with maple syrup and fresh strawberries... overall a delicious treat for a Sunday morning. Read More

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LiviaDesigns

03/06/2017

These were fabulous. So light and fluffy. We doubled it for my family of 7 and they were gone in a flash with frequent requests for more. Read More

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luv2cook

09/06/2017

I reduced the amount of oil to about 1/3 cup and the salt to 1 1/2 tsp. The waffles came out crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Waffle perfection! This is a keeper recipe! Read More

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Twila

10/15/2016

The best waffles I have ever had!!! Read More

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Sam's Sourdough Waffles

Servings Per Recipe: 15
Calories: 164.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 17 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 16 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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08/13/2017

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05/22/2017

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10/11/2019

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01/10/2020

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Brooke Gilbert

06/01/2017

These were great. I love how crispy the waffles turned out. To make these apple cinnamon flavored I added a tablespoon of boiled apple cider and a teaspoon of cinnamon.

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Mary Chris Harrison Boeh

03/19/2017

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LiviaDesigns

03/06/2017

These were fabulous. So light and fluffy. We doubled it for my family of 7 and they were gone in a flash with frequent requests for more.

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luv2cook

09/06/2017

I reduced the amount of oil to about 1/3 cup and the salt to 1 1/2 tsp. The waffles came out crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Waffle perfection! This is a keeper recipe!

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Twila