Waffles

Prep Steps

• 6 tbsp lard {do:melt}
• 1 tbsp butter {do:melt}

The Batter

In a stand mixer, beat until a smooth, thin batter forms...

• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 6 tbsp lard, melted

Note: No buttermilk? Stir 2 tbsp vinegar into 2 cups milk and let it sit 5 minutes to make sour milk. Fresh bacon fat works in place of the lard.

Bake

Heat the waffle iron and brush it with...

• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Pour in enough batter to fill the iron and bake until golden and crisp. Repeat with the rest of the batter.