Multigrain Buttermilk Waffles with Poppy Seeds
You might think these whole-grain waffles will taste like hippie food, but they are far from it; they're surprisingly light and delicious. If you can, buy the grains whole and grind your own. Most flours are not that fresh, and it's amazing what a difference it makes.
1 1/2 tablespoons
poppy seeds 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups barley flour
1/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup corn flour
1/4 teaspoon
baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons
baking powder 1 tablespoon
sugar 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt 2 eggs, separated
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
yogurt and fresh fruit such as berries, or sliced peaches or nectarines, for serving
Combine the poppy seeds and buttermilk in a small bowl and let soak for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight if possible.
Preheat a waffle iron. Sift together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Whisk the egg yolks lightly in a large bowl and stir in the melted butter and poppy seed mixture. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and quickly fold them into the batter.
When the waffle iron is hot, pour some batter over the grid, easing it toward but not all the way to the edges with a wooden spoon. Close the iron and cook until the exterior of the waffle is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the waffle to a platter and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining waffles. Serve hot with yogurt and fresh fruit.
As prepared, each serving contains 350 calories, 16g total fat, 105mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 41g total carbohydrate and 10g protein.
