Start your mornings with a delightful twist by making these delicious and crunchy gritty waffles. The combination of cornmeal and all-purpose flour gives these waffles a unique texture and a rich flavor. The waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making them a perfect option for breakfast or even as a dessert. Serve these waffles with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, or a dollop of whipped cream. This recipe is easy to follow and will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to its manufacturer's instructions.
- Lightly coat the waffle iron with cooking spray.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot waffle iron and spread it out evenly.
- Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the waffles from the iron and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the gritty waffles hot with your desired toppings.
Interesting Facts
Cornmeal adds a nice crunch and texture to waffles.
Waffles were introduced to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
The word 'waffle' comes from the Dutch word 'wafel', meaning honeycomb or cake.