Chocolate Sourdough Waffles with Malted Milk
Light, crisp, and deeply chocolatey waffles made with sourdough starter and malted milk powder, perfect for a special breakfast or dessert.
- Prep20 min
- Cook15 min
- Total3h 50m
- DifficultyMedium
- Servings7
These waffles combine the tang of sourdough with rich chocolate and malted milk for an incredibly light and crisp texture. The overnight fermentation gives them a unique depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
They work best in a Belgian-style waffle iron, but a traditional one will also do. The batter is simple to prepare the night before, and the waffles stay warm and crisp in the oven while you finish cooking the rest.
Ingredients
Servings
For the starter
For the batter
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the ripe sourdough starter with the cool water and whole wheat flour. Mix well, then cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.
- The next day, sift the cocoa, malted milk powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar into a separate medium bowl.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the starter mixture along with the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Cook the waffles in the waffle iron following the manufacturer's directions. When the waffle is ready, you'll smell the chocolate.
- Open the iron and carefully remove the waffle. It will feel soft and tender at this point.
- Transfer the finished waffles to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm and crisp up while you cook the remaining batter.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen for a few weeks and reheated in a toaster.
💡 Tips
- For extra crunch, let the waffles cool completely on the rack before serving.
- If using a traditional waffle iron, reduce the batter amount slightly to avoid overflow.
- Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Inspired by a recipe from King Arthur Baking