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    Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles

    Posted: May 17, 2019 ยท Updated: Sep 30, 2021

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    These Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles are tender, melt-in-the-mouth and delicious. You'll never want to eat anything else for breakfast again!

    Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles that are tender and melt in your mouth. #waffles, #sourdough, #breakfast HolyCowVegan.net

    In the tradition of naming sourdough starters, which makes total sense because they are so full of life, I want to find a really great name for my Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter.

    My wheat sourdough starter was christened George by a reader, so, in the interests of gender equality, I am thinking this one should be a girl. 

    Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles that are tender and melt in your mouth. #waffles, #sourdough, #breakfast HolyCowVegan.net

    Maybe Anna, after my friend who loves my sourdough waffles? Or Wilma, because it just sounds right? Desi suggested Georgina, to keep George company.

    Any ideas?

    While you mull over that, let me share with you a recipe for the most amazing gluten free sourdough waffles that Wilma ๐Ÿ˜‰ just made for me.

    'Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles that are tender and melt in your mouth. #waffles, #sourdough, #breakfast HolyCowVegan.net

    I used the sourdough discard I had from days three and four of making my sourdough starter, which measured up to exactly a cup -- just the amount I needed for these waffles. One quick note here about using the discard--  make sure that it shows at least some signs of life, like a few bubbles or some puffiness. My gf sourdough starter, like I said in my post about it, began to become puffy and rise from day 2, so I knew it was in good shape.

    There's one caveat with sourdough waffles, as there is with most sourdough baked goods -- you need to give your sourdough batter or dough some time to sit so the good bacteria can go to work. But I actually love that about making sourdough waffles because if I take just five minutes the night before to put the ingredients together in the bowl, I know I can get breakfast on the table in 10 minutes the next morning. And what a breakfast it is!

    The ingredients that go into the waffle help feed the good bacteria while the batter stands overnight. There's a little bit of sugar, to get the yeast working, some nondairy milk (I usually use almond although any kind is fine), and flour, of course. For the gf waffles, I used a combination of all purpose gluten free flour and buckwheat flour.

    These are so good, you'll probably never want to eat any other kind of waffle again (except maybe my whole wheat sourdough waffles). They are tender, full of amazing flavor, and, with some maple syrup drizzled on top, they'll make you think you are in heaven.

    If you're in the process of making a gluten free sourdough starter, or already have one sitting in your refrigerator, what's stopping you? Try these, and come back and tell me all about it. I wanna hear!

    Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles that are tender and melt in your mouth. #waffles, #sourdough, #breakfast HolyCowVegan.net

    Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles that are tender and melt in your mouth. #waffles, #sourdough, #breakfast HolyCowVegan.net

    Vegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles

    These are tender, melt in the mouth and absolutely to die for.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast/Brunch
    Cuisine: American, nut-free, Soy-free
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan gluten free sourdough waffles
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Fermenting period: 8 hrs
    Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
    Servings: 10 7-inch waffles
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 
    US Customary - Metric

    • 1 cup gluten free sourdough starter (unfed or discard starter after the first two days is fine)
    • 1 cups gluten free all purpose flour
    • 1 cup buckwheat flour
    • 2 cups nondairy milk
    • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon flax meal
    • ยฝ cup rolled oats (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Whisk together the nondairy milk and the vinegar.
    • Make the overnight sponge by mixing together the sourdough starter with the flours, sugar and milk-vinegar mixture in a very large bowl. The dough will expand by morning as all those good bacteria and yeast go to work, so make sure you have enough room in the bowl.
    • In the morning, just before making your waffles, whisk together the flax meal and 6 tablespoon water to make "flax eggs". Add the baking soda, salt, oil and flax eggs into the overnight sponge and mix into an even batter. Stir in the oats, if using.
    • Preheat the waffle maker. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.
    • Serve hot with fruit and maple syrup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!
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    Comments

    1. Robyn White

      June 09, 2020 at 5:41 am

      Hi I don't have a waffle maker, can I make pancakes with this mixture, thanks?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        June 09, 2020 at 5:13 pm

        Yes, absolutely. My gf pancakes recipe is also here: https://holycowvegan.net/vegan-gluten-free-sourdough-pancakes/

        Reply
    2. CG

      April 25, 2020 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      I know these are supposed to be vegan.. but if I DID add real eggs, whatโ€™s the equivalent? I cannot have flax.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        April 25, 2020 at 9:26 am

        You can leave the flax out!

        Reply
      • Heidi

        May 31, 2020 at 2:06 am

        Two eggs plus one tablespoon water.

        Reply
    3. Kelly Farrell

      March 27, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      I was thrilled to see your sourdough starter recipe, then went on to look at the sourdough waffle recipe. Has anyone just used an all purpose gluten free flour instead of the buckwheat and or oats? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        March 27, 2020 at 4:54 pm

        I have and you can absolutely use just any gf all purpose flour. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Kate

          May 17, 2020 at 7:00 am

          Making these this morning! My sponge looks great, and I canโ€™t wait. Can I freeze the leftover waffles?

          Reply
    4. Brian

      November 29, 2019 at 7:24 am

      Is the overnight sponge left out on the counter or in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        November 29, 2019 at 9:17 am

        Counter!

        Reply
        • Bruce

          September 30, 2020 at 7:24 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks I had the same question. Making these for tomorrow. Can't wait!

          Reply
    5. Xenia

      September 29, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      These are SOOO good! Very light and fluffy with a crispy exterior. I made mine with blueberries and I would definitely make again ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        September 29, 2019 at 4:41 pm

        So happy you tried them!

        Reply
    6. Jesse-Gabriel

      May 19, 2019 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Ich liebe alle ihre Rezepte besonders die veganen aber es ist so schade das sie keine Gramm Angaben fรผr die Rezepte machen.
      Viele GrรผรŸe sendet,
      Jesse-Gabriel aus Berlin

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    7. Di-Di | The Foxy Flexitarian

      May 17, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, Vaishali. This is an awesome waffle recipe. I love waffles because they are the perfect base for delicious toppings. Georgina or Georgie can keep George company. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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