Cakes & Bakes: Coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles

Coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles

Since I bought my waffle iron a couple of years ago – I think that it’s been a little underused. That’s why, when I saw this recipe for coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles, I felt I needed to give them a try.

Making buttermilk from whole milk and lemon juice

I made my own buttermilk – it’s something that isn’t always available in the supermarket – using 300ml of full fat milk with a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice stirred into it. Also, the original recipe calls for espresso powder; however, I finely ground some espresso coffee beans, which worked perfectly fine.

Wet and dry waffle ingredients lumpy coffee-flavoured Belgian waffle batter

There are two different types of sugar and a tablespoonful of cream cheese in the batter, so that means the waffles can easily burn if the hob temperature is too hot. You don’t want it so hot that the butter begins to smoke, but also you want it hot enough so that the batter doesn’t stick to the iron… it’s a careful balancing act!

Pouring batter onto waffle iron Waffles cooking on a waffle iron

These are perfect for a late, lazy weekend breakfast – drizzled with maple syrup… or perhaps some chocolate sauce. You can make them in advance and either refrigerate or freeze them until you’re ready to reheat them in the oven.

Coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles

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Coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles

Coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles

Bon Appétit
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Belgian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 175 g/6oz plain flour
  • 25 g/¾oz granulated sugar
  • 50 g/1¾oz light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp ricotta room temperature
  • 330 g/11½oz buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder plus more for serving
  • 35 g/1¼oz unsalted butter melted, plus more for brushing

To serve

  • Maple syrup and/or whipped cream
  • ½ tsp instant espresso powder

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and bicarbonate of soda
  • In a large mixing bowl (I like to use a large, Pyrex measuring jug), whisk the egg and ricotta just to incorporate, then add the buttermilk and tablespoon of espresso powder. Whisk until smooth
  • Whisk in the melted butter, before folding in the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula. Be careful not to over-mix (a few lumps are OK)
  • Allow the batter to sit uncovered at room temperature for half an hour to let the flour hydrate
  • Turn your oven on to its lowest setting - about 90ºC/200°F/Gas mark ½. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and place it in the oven
  • Heat your waffle iron and brush it generously with butter
  • Pour about 125g (dependant on the size your waffle iron) batter onto the iron and cook until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Flip the iron half way through if you have a cast iron one like mine
  • Remove the waffle from the iron and transfer it to the wire rack in oven to keep warm
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the iron with more butter in between as needed
  • Serve the waffles topped with whipped cream, drizzled with maple syrup or runny honey and sprinkled with more espresso powder
I swapped the ricotta for full fat cream cheese, no problem
The waffles will be limp at first but will crisp up as they sit
Coffee-flavoured Belgian waffles ingredients
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Cakes & Bakes: Sourdough waffles

Cooking home-made sourdough waffles in an old-fashioned cast iron waffle iron | H is for Home #recipe #sourdough #cooking

Just a couple of weeks ago, we featured a round up of waffle irons on Price Points. This week, I’ve made my first ever batch of sourdough waffles; the miracle of internet shopping!

Our new Rome's Original Old Fashioned Waffle Iron | H is for Home

I wanted a cast iron, stove-top waffle iron that I could store away in a drawer when not in use – and this is the one I finally decided to purchase.

Seasoning our new Rome's Original Old Fashioned Waffle Iron in our wood-burning stove | H is for Home

As with all new cast iron pans, it needed to be seasoned well before its maiden voyage. With all the snow and freezing temperatures we’ve had recently, our wood-burner has been chuffing away almost constantly – so that was the ideal place to do it.

Sourdough batter for making sourdough waffles | H is for Home Melted butter and milk mixture for sourdough waffles | H is for Home

This sourdough waffle recipe – as with most that use a starter – needs some forward planning. Ideally, you’d get your starter/flour/sugar/salt combined the night before if you want waffles for breakfast.

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The iron produced delicious crispy waffles. Justin and I both fancied maple syrup with them, but then we diverged slightly.

Plate of home-made sourdough waffles with bacon & maple syrup | H is for Home

He went for the sweet/salty thing and opted to serve with crispy bacon. I chose sliced bananas. The possibilities are endless of course. The caramelised bananas I made for this series a couple of weeks ago would work a treat. Also, any other fresh fruit, compotes or preserves, yoghurt, honey and cream would be perfect. They’re going to be a regular breakfast/brunch from this day forth!

Plate of home-made sourdough waffles with banana & maple syrup | H is for Home

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Sourdough waffles
Ingredients
  1. 115g/4oz butter
  2. 225ml/8 fl oz milk
  3. 275g/9¾oz sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  4. 1tsp salt
  5. 1tbsp soft brown sugar
  6. 170g/6oz plain flour
  7. 2 eggs
  8. ½tsp bicarbonate of sodaHome-made sourdough waffles ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Combine the starter, salt, sugar and flour so it forms a thick batter
  2. Cover the bowl with cling film and set aside at room temperature for 8-12 hours. If you do this before going to bed, you can time the batter to be ready for breakfast the following day
  3. In a small saucepan over a low flame, heat the butter and milk until the butter has melted. Put the mixture aside and allow it to cool to room temperature
  4. Preheat your waffle iron for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Uncover the batter and whisk in the eggs
  6. When the waffle iron is ready, add ½tsp bicarbonate of soda to the batter. Do not over mix or you'll beat the air out of it
  7. Carefully pour enough batter onto the hot waffle iron to cover the base. Place the lid of the waffle iron on top
  8. Cook on one side for about 3 minutes before flipping the waffle iron over and cooking the other side
Notes
  1. You can store any uneaten waffles in zip-lock bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Price Points: Waffle makers

Selection of waffle makers | H is for Home

I love making pancakes and Yorkshire puddings. One thing I’ve never attempted to make – probably because I don’t have the proper kit – is waffles.

The waffles that you tend to find in supermarkets never look very appetising, and the ones at foodie markets are always really expensive. Waffles, like pancakes and Yorkshire puds, are basically eggs, flour, milk and fat… with the addition of yeast, sourdough starter or baking powder.

I think I’d make good use of one of these waffle makers – or waffle iron – especially one that can store away in a kitchen drawer when not in use. I don’t have the spare counter-top space to have one permanently out on show – even if it’s as attractive to look at as the Dualit example. Also, much as I like its dual-purpose as a toasted sandwich maker, I think I’d choose the mid-range Nordic Ware version.

  1. Double waffle maker: £18.99, B&Q
  2. Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker: £62.50, Divertimenti
  3. Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010: £169.99, Nisbets

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Double waffle maker
Double waffle maker
£18.99
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
£62.50
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
£199.99
Double waffle maker
Double waffle maker
£18.99
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
£62.50
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
£199.99
Double waffle maker
Double waffle maker
£18.99
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
£62.50
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
£199.99
Double waffle maker
Double waffle maker
£18.99
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
£62.50
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
£199.99
Double waffle maker
Double waffle maker
£18.99
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
Nordic Ware original stovetop Belgian waffle maker
£62.50
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
Dualit toastie & waffle contact toaster 73010
£199.99