Overnight Sponge
- 3 C (361 GR) All-Purpose Flour
- 3 TBS (43 GR) sugar
- 3 C (681 GR) buttermilk
- 1½ C (361 GR) sourdough starter (unfed/discard)
Waffle or Pancake Batter
- All of the overnight sponge
- 3 LG eggs
- 6 TBS (56 GR) butter (melted)
- 1⅛ TSP salt
- 1½ TSP baking soda
- To make the overnight sponge, stir down your refrigerated starter, and remove 1½ C (361 GR). Note: This is a good opportunity to feed the remainder, if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the unfed starter, flour, sugar, and buttermilk.
- Cover and let rest at cool room temperature (about 65°F to 70°F) for about 12 hours, or overnight.
- In a small bowl or mixing cup, beat together the eggs and butter. Add to the overnight sponge.
- Add the salt and baking soda, stirring to combine. The batter will bubble.
- Use 2 level 3.25 OZ scoops per waffle and spread into the waffle iron. Cook 6 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
- Serve waffles immediately, to ensure crispness. Or hold in a warm oven till ready to serve.
Yields 6 large Belgian waffles.
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-sourdough-waffles-or-pancakes-recipe