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Sourdough pumpkin waffle with whipped cream on plate

Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles

Brandon Cochran
4.93 from 13 votes
Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles are easy to make and the perfect cozy fall breakfast. These sourdough waffles are spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and use sourdough starter (active or discard) and buttermilk for a slight tanginess. The sourdough waffles are light and fluffy due to folding in whipped egg whites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:

Equipment

Instructions
 

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients. Set aside.
    2 cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 tsp Baking Powder, ½ tsp Baking Soda, 1 tsp Sea Salt, 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon, ½ tsp Ground Ginger, ¼ tsp Nutmeg
    Dry ingredients for Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles in bowl including pumpkin spices
  2. Whisk Wet Ingredients and Egg Whites:
    In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients.
    Beat the two egg whites in a separate small bowl until stiff peaks form.
    1 cup Buttermilk, 1 cup Pumpkin Puree, ¾ cup Sourdough Starter, 4 TBS Unsalted Butter, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    Mixed wet ingredients in bowl for Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients.
    Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until no floury spots remain.
    Gently fold in the whipped egg whites, being careful to not deflate them too much.
    Folding in egg whites into Sourdough Pumpkin Waffle batter
  4. Make Waffles:
    Preheat your waffle maker and use a non-stick spray or neutral oil to oil the iron.
    Add waffle batter to the waffle iron, according to your waffle maker’s capacity. For example, I use ½ cup of waffle batter for my 7″ round waffle maker. This amount makes 6-7 large waffles.
    Follow the instructions for your waffle maker to cook the waffles.
    Serve immediately, as sourdough waffles are best warm.
    See my topping suggestions in notes below.
    Non-Stick Spray
    Plate of Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles with whipped cream

Notes

Some of my favorite toppings for these waffles include:
  • Maple syrup
  • Toasted pecans
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Whipped cream with freshly grated nutmeg

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