Crispy Golden Buttermilk Waffles

1. Preheat Oven

Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and preheat your oven to 200°F. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and place it in the oven.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, buttermilk powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate medium bowl, whisk the sour cream, large eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. Then, gently stir in the seltzer.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently stir everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy with a few streaks of flour remaining.

5. Cook Waffles

Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once hot, pour about ⅔ cup of batter onto the center of the iron for a 7-inch round waffle. Bake until golden and crispy, then transfer to the wire rack in your preheated oven to keep warm.

6. Serve

Repeat the process with the remaining batter. When all the waffles are ready, serve them warm with butter and maple syrup if desired.