Naturally gluten-free, easy to make, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
Do you like buckwheat?
The taste is a little bit like whole wheat or whole grain versus white flour, but not wheat-y.
Elise Bauer
It is completely gluten-free.
Many recipes that use buckwheat, mix buckwheat flour with all purpose flour.
We are also using extra egg whites, whipping them, and folding them into the batter.
Elise Bauer
The following recipe is what I ultimately settled on.
I can eat these straight without any added syrup or butter and still want more.
Fluffy or Crisp?
Elise Bauer
Are you a crispy waffle person?
or a fluffy waffle person?
WhenI asked the question on Facebookrecently, almost everyone said “crispy”.
Elise Bauer
Almost everyone else said, “crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside”.
I do have friends that just want them fluffy, and could care less about the crisp.
Cook them longer, and the outside will start to get browner and crispier.
Elise Bauer
The whipped egg whites also help to provide structure for the waffles.
you might skip this step, but the result will be a little more dense.
When whipping egg whites it’s important that everything that touches the egg whites is very clean.
Elise Bauer
of the egg whites.
you might substitute the plain yogurt and milk with buttermilk (2 cups total).
As you make the batches, the batter may thicken while it sits.
Elise Bauer
If you want, thin it out a bit with some water.
Place the 4 egg whites in a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer or egg beater.
Sprinkle in the sugar as you beat the egg whites.
Elise Bauer
Beat egg whites until you have soft peaks.
Pour the yogurt mixture into the buckwheat flour mixture and stir until just combined.
It’s okay if it’s a little lumpy.
Elise Bauer
Stir a third of the beaten egg whites into the batter until completely incorporated.
Be gentle so that you do not deflate the egg whites too much.
You will know if you’ve over-filled it because the batter will spill out of the waffle maker.
Elise Bauer
No harm done, but it’s a little messy.
Simple Tip!
Gently pull the waffles out with a fork.
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Getting the right balance of doneness is key here.
Lightly browned means the waffles will be fluffy, but not crisp.
Dark brown means the waffles may be crispy, but a little dry inside.
Elise Bauer
It depends on your preference and your waffle maker.
You may need to experiment with a few test waffles to see what works best for you.
Serve with pats of butter, warmed maple syrup, and fresh berries.
