Gingerbread Waffles with Vanilla BeanOrange Butter

Name: Gingerbread Waffles with Vanilla BeanOrange Butter Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (from about 1 medium orange); 1/8 teaspoon fine salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 large eggs; 3 cups well-shaken buttermilk; 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup dark molasses, such as Grandmas Robust; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Warm maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs
3 cups well-shaken buttermilk
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup dark molasses, such as Grandmas Robust
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Warm maple syrup, for serving (optional)

1
Place the butter in a medium bowl and mash it with a rubber spatula until its very spreadable.
2
Add the vanilla seeds or extract, zest, and salt and mix until thoroughly combined; set aside.
3
Heat the oven to 250 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
4
Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and place it in the oven.
5
Whisk together the flour, sugar, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice, and cloves in a large bowl to aerate and break up any lumps; set aside.
6
Place the eggs in a large bowl and whisk until theyre just broken up.
7
Add the buttermilk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla and whisk until evenly combined.
8
Add the buttermilk mixture to the reserved flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until the flour is just incorporated and no streaks remain.
9
(The batter may have a few lumps.)
10
Heat a Belgian waffle iron to medium low according to the manufacturers instructions.
11
Once heated, fill it with batter, close the lid, and cook until the steam starts to diminish (open the top and peek for doneness after a few minutes).
12
Transfer the waffle to the wire rack on the baking sheet in the oven.
13
Repeat with the remaining batter.
14
Serve immediately with the vanilla-orange butter and maple syrup, if using.

2402

kcal

Calories

215

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature, 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (from about 1 medium orange), 1/8 teaspoon fine salt, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Waffles with Vanilla BeanOrange Butter Recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingerbread Waffles with Vanilla BeanOrange Butter Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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