Buttermilk Waffles

My grandmother and I had a tradition of going out for waffles at our favorite little coffee shop when I was really small.  My grandfather would take the two of us out for waffles before I could even tie my own shoes.   I have the best memories of our conversations over a steaming plate of buttery waffles.  

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Even after I moved away to college, I would come home for a visit, stop by my grandmothers house and the two of us would head to the coffee shop. (No matter what time of day it was.)  We would each order a Belgium waffle and sit in a booth sipping piping hot coffee, eating our waffles and talking about the adventures of life.  My grandmother had the best stories and she never stopped herself from saying exactly what she was thinking.  The waffles were light, crispy and delicious but spending time with my grandmother was even sweeter. I cherish those memories of her and the time that we were able to spend together.  ​

I have tried to recreate those waffles for my family at home.  Although the atmosphere is different and the company has changed, the waffles are just as crispy I remember.  

Buttermilk Waffles
1 Tablespoon sugar                               1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups flour                                           2 eggs
1/2 cup dried buttermilk                       1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt                                  1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon baking powder                 1 1/4 cups seltzer water

Whisk flour, sugar, buttermilk, salt and baking powder.  Stir together sour cream, eggs, vanilla and oil.  Stir seltzer into wet ingredients.

​Pour into dry ingredients and stir gently. 

Pour batter into the waffle iron and wait for the beep.  

I like my waffles simple - with just a sprinkling of powdered sugar.  My family likes to eat them with maple syrup and fresh strawberries.  Either way - they're delicious.  

Ciao!

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