Orange Waffles with Poppy Seeds

5 from 1 vote

These orange poppy seed waffles are crisp and full of bright citrus flavor. Top them with a bit of syrup, and you're ready for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Total Time24

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Unspecified

Servings: half-cup waffles

Calories: 319kcal

5 tablespoons (71 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1¾ cup (225 grams) bleached all purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
zest and juice from two small or one medium orange, separated this should yield about ¼ cup of juice
up to 1 cup milk, to total 1 cup of liquid
2 eggs, see note about separating if desired
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur

Turn on your waffle iron to heat it.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest).
1¾ cup (225 grams) bleached all purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup poppy seeds, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
In a large measuring cup, add the orange juice and then add milk so that the liquid total is 1 cup. Add the eggs and Grand Marnier and beat lightly until uniform.
zest and juice from two small or one medium orange, separated, up to 1 cup milk, to total 1 cup of liquid, 2 eggs, see note about separating if desired, 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
Add the liquid from the measuring cup and the melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix together only until the mixture has been incorporated fully. Do not overmix.
5 tablespoons (71 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Preheat your waffle iron and waffle per the manufacturer's instructions.

This orange poppy seed waffle recipe will make 6 one-half cup waffles.

The most important thing to remember is to not over-mix the orange waffle batter.