Toasted Pecan Waffles Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Maple-Pecan Syrup:
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
• OPTIONAL:
• Sweetened whipped cream

Directions:

1. Make Maple-Pecan Syrup: Melt 1/2 cup butter in small saucepan. Stir in maple syrup and 1/2 cup pecans. Keep on low heat until ready to serve.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually stir in dry ingredients just until blended.
4. Cook waffles, according to manufacturer's instructions, until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter. (See Cook's Tip)
5. Spoon warm Maple-Pecan Syrup over hot waffles just before serving. Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
6. Cook's Tip:
7. Keep waffles warm in a 200°F oven.