Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp (37.5g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 tbsp (12g) ground Saigon cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) full-fat buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting. Wait for the indicator light to ensure the plates are hot enough to sear the batter instantly.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract into the melted butter. This 'blooms' the spice in the fat for maximum flavor distribution.
  3. Whisk the eggs and buttermilk into the cinnamon-butter mixture until the emulsion is a uniform tan color.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the wet emulsion into the dry ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to fold until just combined, leaving small lumps in the batter. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter into the center of the iron. Close the lid and cook until steam stops escaping the sides. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to maintain crispness.