Masa Harina Waffle
Reprinted from Masa by Jorge Gaviria with permission from Chronicle Books, 2022. Photographs © Graydon Herriott.
While masa may not be an expected ingredient in waffles, it adds an extra crunch and chew that is unlike that of all-purpose flour. Here, Jorge Gaviria asked pastry chef Jess Stephens (of Empellón and Onda restaurants) to develop a sweet treat you’ll be sure to revisit.
This recipe and others like it can be found in the article "Masa Beyond the Tortilla: Inventive Recipes Behind the Ingredient’s Third Wave."
Reprinted from Masa by Jorge Gaviria with permission from Chronicle Books, 2022. Photographs © Graydon Herriott.
How to Make It
1
Whip the egg whites and sugar until medium-stiff peaks form.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg yolk, and melted butter until evenly combined.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, masa harina, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Alternate whisking in ½ cup of water and the buttermilk mixture. Fold in the egg white mixture. Allow the batter to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes for the corn to soften. The batter will be thick, as the masa harina will absorb much of the liquid.
5
Follow your waffle maker’s instructions for baking, and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
3 egg whites
3 tbsp sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg yolk
6 tbsp butter, melted
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup masa harina
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
Directions
1
Whip the egg whites and sugar until medium-stiff peaks form.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg yolk, and melted butter until evenly combined.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, masa harina, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Alternate whisking in ½ cup of water and the buttermilk mixture. Fold in the egg white mixture. Allow the batter to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes for the corn to soften. The batter will be thick, as the masa harina will absorb much of the liquid.
5
Follow your waffle maker’s instructions for baking, and serve with your favorite toppings.
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