I have been craving for a good waffle breakfast lately, and decided I should make one! Finally have a relaxing weekend that I can just get up at whatever time, take my sweet time to make a good breakfast, and then sit and chill with coffee in my hand next to my hubby. My perfect Saturday morning.
Ingredients
3/4 Cup All-purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Cornmeal (I like medium-grind because it gives a better texture)
1 Tbsp Sugar
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Large Egg
1 Cup Buttermilk
5 Tbsp Butter, Melted
1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Wild Blueberries
1 Lemon Zest
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
1. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl (flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda).
2. Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl (egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla extract).
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients slowly while mixing.
4. Let the batter sit for 15 mins.
5. While waiting, in a small pot, add the blueberries, lemon zest and maple syrup and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 mins. Set aside.
6. Now, waffle making time! Heat the waffle iron, and coat it with butter. (I use a stove top waffle iron, but you can use whatever you have)
7. Pour half the batter on the iron, and let it cook for 2 mins.
8. Flip the iron, and let it cook for another 2 mins.
9. Serve with the blueberry maple sauce.
I love desserts and sweets, but at the same time, don't like things that are overly sweet (like most American desserts....). This is one of the main reasons I love maple syrup, it has a distinct flavor and mild sweetness. The blueberries and lemon zest add a little acidity to the sauce and make it just perfect!