Biscuit Waffles With Lemon Cream, Lemon Syrup And Blueberries

Serves: 3

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

42

Spice

43

Sweetness

48

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 tbsps

Sugar

1 cup

Heavy Cream

1 cup

Maple Syrup

1.5 tsps

Baking Powder

1 tsp

Baking Soda

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

2 cups

Buttermilk

Directions:

1

Special equipment: a waffle iron Spray a waffle iron with nonstick spray; heat to medium

2

Gather the biscuit scraps into a ball, then press out as thin as possible on a lightly floured work surface; the thinner the biscuit, the fluffier the waffle will be

3

With a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, making sure they will fit into the waffle iron, width-wise

4

When the iron is hot, add the biscuits, one per square, and close the lid

5

Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes

6

Remove and repeat

7

Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl

8

Using an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and well incorporated

9

Add the cream and lemon zest; beat until light and fluffy

10

Set aside

11

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and maple syrup

12

Set aside

13

To serve, place two waffles on a plate and top with lemon cream, lemon syrup and blueberries

14

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

15

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 tablespoons of the sugar

16

In a small bowl, combine the warm water with the yeast and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir until the yeast is dissolved

17

Let stand until bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes

18

Using your hands, mix the 1 cup cold butter into the flour, breaking the butter into small pebbles, until the mixture resembles coarse meal

19

Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk and the yeast mixture

20

Gently fold the flour into the wet ingredients

21

Keep mixing until a ball starts to form, then gently knead, 12 to 15 times, to create a smooth dough

22

Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour

23

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and press out to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick

24

Fold the dough in half, press again to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick, and then fold again

25

Cut the dough using a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter, depending personal preference

26

Brush the bottom of a cast-iron skillet with some of the melted butter

27

Place the biscuits in the skillet; brush the tops with melted butter

28

Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes, depending on size

29

Brush again with melted butter and serve immediately