Feeding The Farmer
Buttermilk Waffles & Buttermilk Syrup

This month is a 2 for one recipe…buttermilk waffles & buttermilk syrup! Perfect for brunch or any beautiful summer morning breakfast! I swear it tastes even better when you eat them outside 😉

Buttermilk Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour

• 2 Tbsp sugar

• 1 Tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cups buttermilk

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat waffle iron.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together:

   • flour

   • sugar

   • baking powder

   • baking soda

   • salt

3. In another bowl whisk:

   • buttermilk

   • eggs

   • melted butter

   • vanilla

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are fine.

5. Let batter rest 5 minutes.

6. Cook according to waffle iron directions until golden and crisp.

Tips

• For extra crispy waffles: let them cool briefly on a wire rack instead of stacking.

• These freeze really well.

Creamy Buttermilk Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:

   • sugar

   • butter

   • buttermilk

2. Bring to a gentle boil for about 2–3 minutes, stirring often.

3. Remove from heat.

4. Stir in:

   • vanilla

   • baking soda

It will foam up and get light and creamy

Serve warm over waffles.