I have been looking for a fast and easy “scratch” recipe for waffles for quite some time, and I found it! The Blueberry Sour Cream waffles are tender, and far from bland tasting. The sour cream is the key! This is my “go to” recipe for homemade waffles from now on.
On weekends, I enjoy making breakfast. I don’t make pancakes or waffles very often– usually choosing some kind of egg dish.
Typically, homemade waffles requires whipped egg whites to be folded into the batter. I was intrigued by this recipe, that uses sour cream instead of egg whites. I rolled up my sleeves and dug in:
I had an unfinished bag of frozen blueberries– less than a cup so did a quick thaw, by rinsing them with warm water. The dry ingredients took minutes to whisk together– flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. I sprinkled some of the dry ingredients on top of the blueberries and gently gave them a stir. Why? It’s a baker’s trick I’ve used for the longest time, to keep berries from sinking to the bottom of the dough. It’s a habit, now. Melt one stick of unsalted butter. Yes, one stick. It’s a treat, trust me.
The wet ingredients are 1/2 cup sour cream (I used lite), milk (I used 1%), 3 eggs and the melted butter.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet into the center. Stir just until combined– unless you like tough waffles. We don’t! If using berries, very gently add them in. I didn’t stir them a lot, because I didn’t want to turn the batter purple. It took about 10 minutes for me to make this. Who needs box mixes?
TASTING NOTES: I think I just evolved from being a pancake lover to a waffle lover! I have to tell you, that this is the recipe. The waffles were hot, tender, flavorful… we both ate them hungrily. Using lite sour cream and 1% milk didn’t hurt the recipe one bit– and, I think, it lessens the guilt for one stick of butter. Hey, whatever shortcut I can take, I’ll take it! Craig ate four waffles. I ate three. We feel no shame. I see so many possibilities with this recipe. I still have olallieberries in my freezer, and those should work!
Fast and Easy Homemade Blueberry Sour Cream Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick ; melted
- 1 cup milk light milk is ok
- 1/2 cup sour cream lite sour cream is ok
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries. thawed
- Maple syrup or jam for serving
Instructions
- Heat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions. Lightly oil the grids.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl to combine and make a well in the center.
- If adding the blueberries, add about 1/4 cup of the flour to the blueberries and gently mix– this will help prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the batter – just a favorite tip I use!
- Whisk the melted butter, milk, sour cream, and eggs in a medium bowl until well combined and pour into the well. Whisk just until smooth; do not over mix.
- (Very gently ,fold the blueberries into the batter, to avoid the batter from turning purple. )
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the batter into the center of each quadrant of the waffle iron and close the iron. Cook until the waffle is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve the waffles hot, with the syrup passed on the side. Makes twelve 4-inch waffles.
I really feel I need a waffle maker more than ever now.
That's my idea of a wonderful breakfast. I don't indulge very often but these waffles are irresistible.
Would you come make these for us? I am too lame to make them myself, but they look delicious!
What a wonderful breakfast. We adore waffles – sweet and savory – around her. These look and sound delicious.
Delicious! Blueberry waffles are the best!
I agree with you – what is the point of boxed mix?
Oh man! These sound like the perfect breakfast to me. I love berry syrup intead of maple.
Ayyiyi those look good . That is one rich batter! I can only imagine how good they would taste. I have yet to get a waffle iron of my own because I'm afraid I'd make stuff like this every day.
This really sounds like the perfect Sunday morning breakfast. I love using sour cream in baked goods…it makes them so moist and gives them a nice tang.
What a beautiful waffle! Love the addition of sour cream. Who needs a box when you can whip up a batch of these beauties? Delicious!
You know I'm a sucker for all things blueberries and brunch so this is right up my alley! i will definitely be giving these a try. yummy!
OMG, those waffles look fabulous. Delicious!
Wow, these look amazing. Hmmmm, maybe I will make them this weekend!!!
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. The food photos were great.
I am so touched that you made these! They are wonderful aren't they? I am waiting on my new waffle iron so I can make more!! Thanks for the link love and your information today in the email. I'll let you know how I make out!
I enjoy waffles more than pancakes but (I'm almost ashamed to admit) I have never made a waffle (toaster waffles excluded) in my life. I think I was afraid the batter would end up everywhere but inside. I want a waffle make now. (mother's day wish list)
I NEED a waffle maker! My daughter loves pancakes but I love waffles. These look wonderful and filling.
Oh my goodness, I just want to get a fork and start eating these!!! Yum-oo
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These waffles look so divine! Love blueberries, so I will definitely try these. Thanks for the great recipe, cher!
I think waffles are worth the effort, and any recipe that contains blueberries is a winner!
One of the twins has been bugging me about getting a waffle maker. I told him to ask Santa for one and I would use it to make him waffles. Guess he didn't want waffles that much. 🙂 Yours look wonderful. Now I'm thinking I want waffles.
~ingrid
I waffle make and I've never used it! I think I'll have to dust it off this week for sure. My son is home from college this week and he'd love these.
FANTASTIC Photos of a FANTASTIC breakfast! I just got my first waffle maker for Christmas & have been trying recipes from the book that came with it. I will put your's (and Lisa's) on my list of experiments. I always have frozen blueberries…prolific bushes on the family property. 😀
Thanks for sharing!
I have to tell you that your waffles are probably the best looking waffles I've ever seen.
I've been thinking for a while that I need a waffle maker, and your pictures have just confirmed that for me.
just got a waffle maker last night. must try this! thanks for the recipe!
Debby, Just posted these waffles on my blog. They were delicious!
Thanks for the recipe.
http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2010/05/berry-licious-waffles-for-your-momma.html