Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar or maple syrup for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Waffle Maker
Turn on your waffle maker and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Brown sugar
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Baking soda
- Salt
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, combine:
- Sourdough starter
- Milk
- Egg
- Melted butter
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth.
4. Combine the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Gently stir until just combined. Don’t overmix; small lumps are okay.
5. Cook the Waffles
Pour about ½–¾ cup batter into the preheated waffle iron.
Cook for 3–5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
6. Serve
Serve warm with:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Optional: a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra holiday flavor
✅ Tip: For an extra festive touch, add a few mini chocolate chips or candied ginger to the batter before cooking.
