Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (192g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice/vinegar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (60ml) melted unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese (or your favourite melting cheese)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir in the minced garlic.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Don't overmix! A few lumps are okay.
  5. Gently fold in the Parmesan and cheddar cheese.
  6. Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended by your waffle iron's instructions.
  7. Cook according to your waffle iron's instructions, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve immediately with your favourite toppings.