Whole-Grain Waffles

Name: Whole-Grain Waffles
Ingredients: 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 110 degrees); 2 cups buttermilk; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 4 large egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; Cooking spray for waffle iron; Maple syrup, for serving

12 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105 to 110 degrees)
2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
4 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Cooking spray for waffle iron
Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

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Sprinkle the yeast over the water in a large mixing bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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Add the buttermilk, oil, sugar and flour and whisk until smooth.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Preheat a waffle iron.
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Whisk the oats, egg whites, baking soda, and salt into the waffle batter until smooth.
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Lightly mist the hot waffle iron with cooking spray.
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Add about 1/3 cup of batter to each section, using the back of a spoon to spread batter to the edges.
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Cook until the waffles are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Repeat with the remaining batter.
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Serve with maple syrup.