Golden Corn Flour Waffles

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat your waffle iron well and lightly butter it. A properly hot iron is the secret to crisp waffles.

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   Whisk together the corn flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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   In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.

4. 4

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Rest the batter for 5 minutes so the corn flour can soften.

5. 5

   Spoon the batter into the hot waffle iron and cook until deeply golden and the steam slows, usually 3–5 minutes.

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   Serve immediately, or keep finished waffles on a rack in a low oven so they stay crisp.

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   For a **fancy orange-cardamom version**, add 1 teaspoon orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom.

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   For **honey-pecan waffles**, replace the sugar with 2 tablespoons honey and fold in 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans.

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   For **brown-butter rosemary waffles**, brown the melted butter before adding 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary.

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    For **cheddar-chive waffles**, fold in 3/4 cup sharp cheddar and 2 tablespoons sliced chives; serve with poached eggs.

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    For **blueberry-lemon waffles**, add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and gently fold in 1 cup blueberries.

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    For **spiced pear waffles**, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1/2 cup finely diced pear.