Blackberry Buttermilk Waffle Recipe
crispy belgian waffle, candied bacon, sea salt butter, homemade blackberry syrup
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Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
Candied Bacon
Homemade Blackberry Syrup
Sea Salt Butter
Method
Preparing the Waffle Batter
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Making Candied Bacon
- 4
Prepare Bacon
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay bacon strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Coat with Sugar and Pepper
Sprinkle brown sugar and black pepper evenly over the bacon strips.
- 6
Bake Bacon
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and caramelized. Remove and let cool, then chop into pieces.
Making Blackberry Syrup
- 7
Cook Blackberries
In a saucepan, combine fresh blackberries, sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 8
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, mashing the blackberries as they cook to release their juices.
- 9
Strain and Finish
Remove from heat, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds, and stir in lemon juice. Set aside.
Making Sea Salt Butter
- 10
Prepare Butter
Soften the stick of unsalted butter at room temperature. Mix in sea salt until well combined.
Cooking Waffles
- 11
Preheat Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 12
Cook Waffles
Pour the waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crispy.
