Pecan Waffles

Name: Pecan Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 tbsp baking powder; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1.5 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, these golden waffles are filled with crunchy chopped pecans for a delicious breakfast treat.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Southern AmericanBreakfastWaffle MakerVegetarianKosher-styleSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Preheat a waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups buttermilk, 2 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5

Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans gently into the waffle batter.
6

Ladle batter onto the hot waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crisp.

Questions

Can I make Pecan Waffles dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1.5 cups buttermilk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pecan Waffles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pecan Waffles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pecan Waffles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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