Whole-Grain Waffles

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a large bowl, measure and mix together: 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, 1 cup mixed whole-grain flours (such as whole wheat, spelt, cornmeal, rye, or buckwheat), 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar (optional).

   Step 2

   In a large measuring cup, measure: 2 cups buttermilk.

   Step 3

   Whisk in thoroughly: 3 eggs.

   Step 4

   Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Pour in: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted and stir until well mixed. If necessary, thin with more buttermilk: the batter should pour off the spoon. Cook in a preheated waffle iron until crisp and golden.

2. Variation

   Step 5

   To make waffles with regular milk, increase the baking powder to 2 1/2 teaspoons and omit the baking soda.