Orange Waffles

These orange waffles are bright, zesty, and wonderfully fluffy — the kind of breakfast that makes an ordinary morning feel special. Fresh orange zest and juice folded into a tender sour-cream batter give every bite a sunny citrus lift, while the waffle iron crisps the edges to golden perfection. Like our Apple-Orange Pancakes, they get their flavor from real fruit, not extract, so serve them warm with a drizzle of honey and extra orange slices for a cheerful start to the day.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 100 g sour cream (15-20%)
• 1-2 oranges
• 80-100 g sugar
• 210 g flour
• 100 g butter, softened
• 10 g baking powder
• 8 g vanilla sugar

Instructions

1. Zest one orange and squeeze 100 ml of juice.
2. Cream the soft butter with the sugar and vanilla sugar.
3. Add the eggs and mix.
4. Stir in the sour cream.
5. Add the orange zest and juice.
6. Fold in the flour and baking powder until smooth.
7. Bake in a preheated waffle iron until golden.

Tips

• Use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest from an unwaxed orange for the brightest flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter once the flour goes in — a few small lumps keep the waffles light and fluffy.
• Keep the waffle iron well heated and resist opening it too soon so the outside turns crisp and golden. Allrecipes has more handy waffle-making tips if you want to dig deeper.

Nutrition (per 100 g): 140 kcal, protein 14 g, fat 6 g, carbs 7 g.

For another bright breakfast, try our Classic Fluffy Kefir Pancakes next — or make Chocolate-Stuffed Pancakes for a sweeter weekend treat.