Spiced Vegan Sourdough Waffles

Spiced Vegan Sourdough Waffles

***I’m pleased and honored to say that this post is part of a collaboration with some amazing and talented bloggers.  It’s all about the SOURDOUGH!  Please be sure to visit their websites and check out their scrumptious recipes!  See links at the end of this post.

Do you love waffles?  Joel does.  In fact, he says they make him very happy. 

But years ago, it seemed our waffle iron broke constantly.  I finally gave up and just bought the frozen waffles.  They tasted good, but nothing like a fresh-baked waffle. 

We finally got a quality waffle iron!  And now we enjoy these Spiced Vegan Sourdough Waffles!

Any time we want…Yay!

The beauty of this recipe is that you can spice it to your taste.  We love the flavor.  

A Little Tiny Bit of History

Waffles first appear in the early 1700’s (in the English language), and documentation shows gatherings, known as “Waffle Frolics,” were happening in New Jersey around the mid-1700’s.  But the waffle’s predecessor was known to have existed in Medieval times, and more in the form of a wafer cooked on an embossed-type of iron.

Fast forward – waffles are now, of course, popular worldwide.  

If you love waffles like we do, then this needs no explanation!

Making the Sponge

You’ll need to make a “sponge” the night before:

1 Cup sourdough starter -it can be discard/unfed  (I love using sourdough starter discard for this recipe because I prefer not to waste anything if I can help it!)

2 Cups sour plant milk, or vegan “buttermilk” (Combine 2 teaspoons distilled or apple cider vinegar in a 2-Cup measure with almond, soy, or other plant milk)

1-2 Tablespoons raw cane or coconut sugar

2 Cups all-purpose, whole grain, OR gluten-free baking flour

Mix the above ingredients in a large bowl.  Cover with a cloth and let it rest in a cool-ish place overnight, approximately 12 hours or so.

Make Vegan “Eggs”

In the morning, mix together your vegan “eggs:”

Mix 2 Tablespoons ground flax meal with 6 Tablespoons warm-ish water.  Set aside.

Add the Remaining Ingredients

Then, uncover your bowl of sponge, and add:

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 pinch(up to 1/2 teaspon) salt(optional – you can omit it if you are on a sodium-restricted diet)

1/4 Cup melted coconut oil or vegan “butter”

2 teaspoons – 1 Tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or allspice  (or mix 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon,  ginger,  nutmeg, and ground cloves) 

*The reason I give a range and spice options is because we all have different preferences.  If you like the warmth of these spices, add the greater amount.  Please feel free to play around with this and customize it to your liking.

Now add your flax “eggs.”

Here is what it will look like:

Mix it all together thoroughly, but don’t overdo it.  You can do this while your waffle iron heats up.  If you need to, lightly grease your waffle iron.

Once the waffle iron is ready(usually indicated by a green light), pour 1/2 Cup of the batter into it and close it.  The light should now turn red.  After the green light goes on again, open the waffle iron, remove the waffle(If you unplug and use a fork or barbecue skewer to help, that’s fine), top with whatever you like, and enjoy!

Possible toppings

Maple syrup

Honey, if you eat honey(technically it’s not vegan)

Marmalade

Apple butter

Jam or jelly

Peanut butter (or other nut butter)

Yogurt (we eat coconut yogurt)

Fresh fruit

Dark chocolate sauce (Or place chocolate chips on a hot waffle and allow them to melt.  Then spread the melted chocolate around with a knife or spatula.)

Spiced Vegan Sourdough Waffles

Be sure to check out the recipes by these amazing bloggers!

Jennifer from Riggs Creek Farmhouse – Sourdough Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

Anja from Our Gabled Home – Sourdough Life-Changing Bread

Katie from Hearts Content Farmhouse – Sourdough Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Caitlyn from Home Grown Hopes – Hearty Sourdough Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Bake

Emma from Loving Grace Blog – Sourdough Apricot Fritters

Nettie from HR Homestead – Sourdough Pretzels

Rainie from Rainie Robinson – The Perfect Sourdough Pancake Recipe

Caren from Texas Farmstead Living – Sourdough Biscuits without Baking Powder

Samantha from the Crooks Family Farm – Sourdough Pizza Crust

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