Ingredients
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1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
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1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or dairy-free substitute)
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease if needed.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
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Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate.
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Pour batter into preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer instructions until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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For dairy-free: use plant-based milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice as a buttermilk substitute.
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To freeze: let waffles cool, then store in a zip-top bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.
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For extra crisp waffles: leave them in the waffle iron for an additional 30–60 seconds after the indicator goes off.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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