Tender, homemade cornmeal waffles are a Southern twist on the brunch classic.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
These cornmeal waffles have a very Southern secret.
When added to waffles, cornmeal adds crunch and a toasty flavor to this breakfast favorite.
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Use the batter to makepancakesin a skillet or on a griddle.
Learn how to make cornmeal waffles.
What Do Cornmeal Waffles Taste Like?
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Cornmeal gives these waffles a decidedly Southern twist, along with a crisp exterior and fluffy center.
The batter can be made in minutes in a blender, or whisked by hand.
They can be cooked on a griddle for cornmeal pancakes.
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(Freeze until solid on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe zip-top bag or container.)
Reheat in a preheated 350F oven or toaster until warmed through and toasty.
Have extra waffles on hand?
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Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Make waffle batter:
Process eggs in a blender until frothy, about 15 seconds.
Add buttermilk and melted butter.
Pulse until combined, about 10 pulses.
Add flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Pulse until fully combined, about 5 pulses, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
Cook waffles:
Lightly coat hot waffle iron with cooking spray.
Pour about 1/4 cup batter per waffle in center of waffle iron.
Cover with lid, and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Carefully remove waffle from waffle iron, and place on prepared baking sheet.
Transfer to preheated oven to keep warm.
Repeat process with remaining batter, letting waffle iron reheat and recoating it with cooking spray in between batches.
This cornmeal waffle batter can be cooked in a waffle maker, or on a griddle for cornmeal pancakes.
In this recipe, there is no difference between pancake and waffle batter.
