Description

Enjoy crispy, golden buttermilk waffles paired with a warm, fragrant chai-spiced maple syrup. This delightful breakfast recipe combines fluffy waffles made with a blend of milk and buttermilk, folded with whipped egg whites for extra lightness, and a spiced syrup infused with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom for a delicious aromatic touch.

Ingredients

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Waffles

1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Whole Milk
1/2 cup Buttermilk
2 Eggs (separated)
1/2 cup Butter (melted)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon Cream of Tartar

Spiced Maple Syrup

1 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Water
2 tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1 pinch Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat Waffle Maker: Turn on your waffle iron and preheat it according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the waffles.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, buttermilk, egg yolks from the two eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Once well combined, pour this wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed to form the batter.
Whisk Egg Whites: Using a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form. This adds airiness to the batter for light, fluffy waffles.
Fold Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter mixture. Be careful to not overmix, keeping the batter light and airy.
Cook Waffles: Spray the preheated waffle maker with non-stick spray. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron. Cook at the highest heat setting, flipping the waffles after a few minutes, until they are golden and crispy. Remove and place on a cooling rack to maintain crispiness.
Prepare Spiced Maple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the maple syrup, water, butter, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Simmer Syrup: Bring the syrup mixture to a rolling boil, then let it simmer for 4 minutes to infuse the spices. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly until warm.
Serve: Serve the crispy waffles warm topped with the chai-spiced maple syrup. Optionally, add whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Separating and whisking the egg whites adds fluffiness to the waffles, making them lighter and crispier.
Using a cooling rack after cooking prevents the waffles from steaming and becoming soggy.
The chai-spiced syrup can be stored in the refrigerator and gently reheated before serving.
Adjust the spice quantities to suit your taste preference for a milder or stronger chai flavor.
Non-stick spray helps in easy removal of waffles without sticking to the waffle maker.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: buttermilk waffles, crispy waffles, spiced maple syrup, chai syrup, breakfast recipe, fluffy waffles