HOMEMADE EINKORN WAFFLES

These Belgian-inspired homemade einkorn waffles are fluffy and delicious, and make for a perfect breakfast, or freeze for a snack anytime. The einkorn flour gives a great nutty and hearty taste, while the maple syrup and coconut oil give them a rich, buttery flavor. We are enjoying these almost every day at our homestead!

These homemade waffles are made with einkorn flour, and make a great freeze-ahead quick breakfast or snack for later. Inspired by the fluffy texture of Belgian waffles, these can be made in any waffle maker but still have that rich buttery flavor.

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TIPS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE EINKORN WAFFLES

Use blueberries or chocolate chips right after you pour the batter into the waffle maker for a sweet, added flavor. Just make sure you don’t use frozen blueberries. Although I have done this and it does work, it also gives the waffles some added water, which can make them soggy. Use fresh berries if you can.

Because you are using einkorn flour, the batter needs about 10 minutes to thicken. The einkorn flour takes a little longer to soak up the wet ingredients than regular flour. So the batter may look liquid at first, but after 5-10 minutes you’ll see it thicken nicely.

Use a ladle to dollop the batter into the center of the waffle maker. You don’t need to spread the batter all over the maker, because it will spread on its own when it cooks.

We use level 4.5 on our waffle maker. I’m using a nonstick waffle maker here which, I have to say, works very well. But I typically do not prefer using nonstick cookware because I think it can be toxic. I have tried a cast iron waffle maker and just didn’t have success with it. So if you have any other ideas for a waffle maker, let me know! I’m on the lookout for a new one.

Transfer the waffles to a cooling rack after cooking. This will help them dry crispy instead of soggy.

The waffles last 1-2 days in the fridge, but after that I notice they just lose their flavor and texture. The best way to preserve leftover waffles is freeze them right after you make them. Then just pop them into the toaster and you have a delicious and quick breakfast or snack!

CAN I SUBSTITUTE REGULAR FLOUR FOR EINKORN FLOUR?

Yes, you can. But it’s not a one-to-one ratio. I generally use about 1 1/4 cup einkorn flour for every 1 cup of regular flour. Since this recipe calls for 3 cups einkorn flour, I would use about 2 1/4 cups of regular flour. This is just an estimate, so I would also suggest eyeballing the dough and you may have to experiment a couple of times before getting it down precisely.

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INGREDIENTS FOR HOMEMADE EINKORN WAFFLES

3 cups einkorn flour (you can find it on Amazon here)

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

2 eggs

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

2 cups whole milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

THE PROCESS

Add all ingredients to a large bowl or stand up mixer and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.

Note: the batter will be more liquidy at first, and this is because einkorn flour takes longer to absorb the wet ingredients than other flour. So, let the dough sit 5-10 minutes to thicken before using. Meanwhile, preheat the waffle maker.

Use a ladle to dollop the batter into the center of the waffle maker. The dough will spread out, so no need to fill the entire waffle maker from end to end. We use level 4.5 on our waffle maker.

When waffles are done, transfer them to a cooling rack. This will allow them to cool without getting soggy.

We like to add blueberries or chocolate chips to the waffles. Simply add them in to the waffle after pouring the batter in. Note: use fresh berries if possible, because using frozen berries adds some extra water to the batter which is not ideal. However, frozen berries do still work just fine.

To freeze, break them into halves and then place them in the freezer right after they’ve cooled. We find that the waffles make good leftovers for one day after being stored in the fridge, but not so good after that unless they’re frozen! To thaw, place the frozen waffle in the toaster and toast like you would a regular frozen waffle.

Enjoy topped with powder sugar, butter, or maple syrup and enjoy!

FAQ

WHAT DOES EINKORN TASTE LIKE?

Einkorn’s flavor is similar to regular wheat, though I think it adds a warm, nutty flavor. That’s why einkorn flour works so well in comforting dishes like pancakes, waffles, and sourdough bread & pizza dough! Check out the links below for a few of my favorite delicious recipes using einkorn flour.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT EINKORN?

Einkorn has 50% more manganese, riboflavin, and zinc, and 20% more magnesium, thiamin, niacin, iron, and vitamin B. Ironically these are same nutrients that are synthetically added back to enriched wheat flour to compensate for what we’ve lost in making wheat a high-yield crop. (source)

Einkorn is also higher in protein, making it a much better source of energy for your body. Additionally, many people with gluten sensitivities find they can tolerate einkorn flour.

MORE EINKORN RECIPES FROM THE HOMESTEAD

Einkorn Chocolate Chip Brownies

Cinnamon Raisin Einkorn Sourdough Bread

Best Sourdough English Muffins with Einkorn Flour

Einkorn Sourdough Pizza Crust

Chewy Einkorn Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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