Toasted Pecan Waffles
Serves 4
Pecans and maple pair well together and add extra flavor and texture to homemade waffles.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Maple-Pecan Syrup:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
Optional Ingredients
- Sweetened whipped cream
Directions
- Make Maple-Pecan Syrup: Melt 1/2 cup butter in small saucepan. Stir in maple syrup and 1/2 cup pecans. Keep on low heat until ready to serve.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually stir in dry ingredients just until blended.
- Cook waffles, according to manufacturer's instructions, until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter. (See Cook's Tip)
- Spoon warm Maple-Pecan Syrup over hot waffles just before serving. Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
Cook Tips
Keep waffles warm in a 200°F oven.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 370
- Fat: 22.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 75.0 mg
- Sodium: 270.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 38.0 g
- Fiber: 1.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 18.0 g
- Protein: 5.0 g