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matcha waffles

Matcha Waffles

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Vibrant, crispy, and tender matcha green tea waffles ready in under 30 minutes. Top with caramelized fruit, crushed pistachios, and a simple vanilla drizzle for a stunning weekend brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level the flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder Culinary grade preferred
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Check for freshness
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Balances the tea flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances overall taste
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract is best

Equipment

  • 1 Waffle iron For cooking the batter
  • 2 Large mixing bowl For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Whisk To combine ingredients
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottoms
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer For sifting the matcha

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat while preparing the batter.
  2. Whisk the flour, sifted matcha powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.
    whisking dry ingredients for matcha waffles
  3. Combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving small lumps.
    pouring wet ingredients into dry matcha mixture
  5. Ladle batter onto the hot iron and cook for three to four minutes until steam stops escaping.
    ladling matcha waffle batter onto hot iron
  6. Transfer cooked pieces to a wire cooling rack immediately to maintain a crispy exterior.

Nutrition

Serving: 165gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat directly in a toaster to restore their crispy exterior. For a deeper flavor, ensure you use a high-quality culinary grade matcha powder.

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