Orange Cardamom Buttermilk Waffles

These waffles are perfect for Sunday brunch when you want a little something special. I love the citrus and cardamom combination and topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup, they are delicious. I like to freeze any left-over waffles and pop them in the toaster for a quick breakfast during the week. 

Ingredients for Waffles

2 cups flour

1 cup cornmeal

½ cup sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cardamom

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups buttermilk*

1 teaspoon vanilla

zest of one orange

2 eggs

3 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled

strawberries, maple syrup, and powdered sugar for topping

Directions for Waffles

In a mixing bowl, add the first six ingredients and whisk.  In another medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, vanilla, orange zest, eggs, and melted butter. Then slowly add to the dry ingredients and whisk. Let the batter sit 5-10 minutes.

Preheat a waffle iron. Grease with cooking spray. Add batter to waffle iron (the amount to add will depend on the size of your waffle iron.) Continue with remaining batter.  

Top with strawberries, powdered sugar, and drizzle of maple syrup.

Serves 4

*You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Plant based milk works for this as well.