Best 7 Gritty Waffles Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast delicacies, waffles stand tall as a symbol of crispy, fluffy goodness. However, achieving the perfect waffle can be a challenge, with many home cooks struggling to avoid the dreaded "gritty" texture. This grainy, unpleasant mouthfeel can ruin an otherwise delightful breakfast experience. But fear not, waffle enthusiasts! With the right ingredients, techniques, and a little bit of patience, you can transform your gritty waffle woes into a thing of the past.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CRISPY WAFFLES



Classic Crispy Waffles image

The secret to these super-crispy waffles is using a little vegetable shortening. Make a large batch on the weekend, then grab and reheat on a rushed morning.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield About 8 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing waffle iron
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
2 large eggs
Pure maple syrup, soft unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar or fruit preserves, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm). Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, butter, shortening and eggs in another bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
  • Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). Close the lid gently and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
  • Serve with maple syrup, butter, sugar or fruit preserves.

GRITTY WAFFLES



Gritty Waffles image

My husband asked me to make him cornmeal waffles. I did not find a recipe for them, so I took a waffle recipe and adapted it using cornmeal. He calls them 'gritty waffles' and asks for them often.

Provided by Janice

Categories     Waffles

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed for greasing

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and brush with oil.
  • Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron, covering 2/3 of the grid. Close and bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GRITTY WAFFLES



Gritty Waffles image

My husband asked me to make him cornmeal waffles. I did not find a recipe for them, so I took a waffle recipe and adapted it using cornmeal. He calls them 'gritty waffles' and asks for them often.

Provided by Janice

Categories     Waffles

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed for greasing

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and brush with oil.
  • Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron, covering 2/3 of the grid. Close and bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GRITTY WAFFLES



Gritty Waffles image

My husband asked me to make him cornmeal waffles. I did not find a recipe for them, so I took a waffle recipe and adapted it using cornmeal. He calls them 'gritty waffles' and asks for them often.

Provided by Janice

Categories     Waffles

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed for greasing

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and brush with oil.
  • Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron, covering 2/3 of the grid. Close and bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GRITTY WAFFLES



Gritty Waffles image

My husband asked me to make him cornmeal waffles. I did not find a recipe for them, so I took a waffle recipe and adapted it using cornmeal. He calls them 'gritty waffles' and asks for them often.

Provided by Janice

Categories     Waffles

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed for greasing

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and brush with oil.
  • Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron, covering 2/3 of the grid. Close and bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GRITTY WAFFLES



Gritty Waffles image

My husband asked me to make him cornmeal waffles. I did not find a recipe for them, so I took a waffle recipe and adapted it using cornmeal. He calls them 'gritty waffles' and asks for them often.

Provided by Janice

Categories     Waffles

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed for greasing

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and brush with oil.
  • Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron, covering 2/3 of the grid. Close and bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GRITTY WAFFLES



Gritty Waffles image

My husband asked me to make him cornmeal waffles. I did not find a recipe for them, so I took a waffle recipe and adapted it using cornmeal. He calls them 'gritty waffles' and asks for them often.

Provided by Janice

Categories     Waffles

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed for greasing

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and brush with oil.
  • Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron, covering 2/3 of the grid. Close and bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, stone-ground grits for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add a little bit of baking powder to the batter for a lighter, fluffier waffle.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or your waffles will be tough.
  • Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow the grits to absorb the liquid.
  • Cook the waffles in a hot waffle iron until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the waffles immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Gritty waffles are a delicious and unique breakfast option that is sure to please everyone at the table. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you like them sweet or savory, there is a gritty waffle recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new breakfast idea, give gritty waffles a try.

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