Brunch at Sweet was one of our most popular services, and Chicken & Waffles was always on the menu. I started out using my regular waffle recipe. but then discovered that this gluten-free version was actually better, so we switched to making all of our waffles gluten free and no one was the wiser.
420gramsBob's Red Mill 1:1 or Cup4Cup gluten-free flour(3⅓ cups)
3tablespoonssugar(maple sugar, honey or maple syrup)
1tablespoonbaking powder
540gramsbuttermilk(19 ounces)
4largeeggs, room temperature
112gramsunsalted butter, melted(can use oil)
2teaspoonsvanilla
Instructions
Heat the oven to 200 degrees (to keep waffles warm while you are making them all).
Whisk flour, sugar and baking powder together in a bowl. Using the whisk, make a well in the center. Pour the buttermilk into the well, and crack eggs into buttermilk. Pour the melted butter into the mixture. Whisk everything together, until all ingredients are just incorporated. Do not overbeat (small lumps are fine). Let the batter rest for at least 30 min and up to 8 hours (make ahead the night before if you like).
Heat up your waffle iron. Lightly coat with cooking spray, butter or coconut oil. Using a measuring cup, ladle ¾-cup of batter into the waffle iron, and cook until done. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Remove waffles to a wire rack set on a baking sheet, and keep in heated oven, covered with foil, until all the waffles are cooked and you are ready to serve them.
Notes
To make plant based buttermilk:
420 g unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
2 tablespoon(30g) apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions:
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the plant-based milk and vinegar (or lemon juice). Stir gently to mix.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the milk to curdle and thicken, mimicking the texture and tanginess of traditional buttermilk.
After the resting time, give the mixture a quick stir to ensure it's well combined. Your plant-based buttermilk is now ready to use.