Fluffy Gingerbread Waffles (Print-Friendly Version)
Warm and fluffy gingerbread waffles, spiced and sweetened with molasses, ideal for a comforting morning meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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240 grams all-purpose flour
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25 grams brown sugar
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12 grams baking powder
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2 grams ground cinnamon
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1 gram ground ginger
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1 gram ground nutmeg
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0.5 gram ground cloves
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0.5 gram allspice
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3 grams salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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415 milliliters buttermilk
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80 milliliters molasses
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60 milliliters melted butter
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
# Detailed Directions:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt until evenly mixed.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then incorporate the buttermilk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour.
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Preheat the waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
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Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle maker and cook until the waffles turn golden brown and achieve a crisp exterior, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per waffle.
# Helpful Advice:
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Serve waffles with whipped cream, maple syrup, and fresh berries for enhanced flavor. For a deeper molasses taste, opt for dark molasses. Adjust the spice blend according to personal preference.