Almost-Famous Pecan Waffles Recipe

Name: Almost-Famous Pecan Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing and topping; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, melted and cooled; Maple syrup, for topping

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing and topping
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
Maple syrup, for topping

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet; bake until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Let cool, then chop.
3
Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
4
Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
5
Whisk the egg, milk, buttermilk and vanilla in a separate bowl until combined.
6
Stir the egg mixture, melted butter and shortening into the dry ingredients until just combined.
7
(The batter will be lumpy.)
8
Preheat a waffle iron and brush with melted butter.
9
Ladle some batter into the iron (about 1/2 cup, depending on your waffle iron); sprinkle with 2 tablespoons toasted pecans.
10
Cook until golden brown, then transfer the waffle to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
11
Repeat with the remaining batter.
12
Top the waffles with butter and maple syrup.
13
Photograph by Kang Kim

705

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup pecans, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Almost-Famous Pecan Waffles falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almost-Famous Pecan Waffles

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