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Buttermilk Waffles with Crisp Prosciutto

4.4

(26)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For this recipe we used a Belgian waffle iron, but a standard waffle iron will also work. The batter yields four 4-inch-square Belgian waffles or eight 4-inch-square standard waffles.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg
4 thin slices prosciutto

Accompaniments:

sour cream
pure maple syrup

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Spray an unheated well-seasoned or nonstick Belgian waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat iron.

    Step 2

    Into a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Melt 5 tablespoons butter and in a small bowl whisk together with buttermilk and egg until combined. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until smooth (batter will be thick).

    Step 3

    Spoon batter into waffle iron, using 1 cup batter for two 4-inch-square Belgian waffles (see note, above) and spreading evenly, and cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer waffles to a baking sheet and keep warm, uncovered, in middle of oven. Make more waffles in same manner (do not respray iron).

    Step 4

    In a large heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook prosciutto slices until crisp and golden, about 1 minute on each side.

    Step 5

    Serve waffles with prosciutto, sour cream, and maple syrup.

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