Buttermilk Grits Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup prepared grits, cold or at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons sorghum syrup or molasses
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• Extra butter, maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh berries for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Whisk together flour and baking powder in large bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, grits and sorghum syrup. Whisk together until thoroughly combined. Add melted butter and mix until well incorporated.
3. Grease waffle iron with butter and pour scant 3/4 cup of waffle batter onto iron. Cook about 5 minutes, or according to manufacturer’s cooking instructions. The waffle is done when exterior is light golden brown and crisp.
4. Serve immediately topped with butter, maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh berries.