Basil-and-Corn Cornmeal Waffles

Name: Basil-and-Corn Cornmeal Waffles
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 cups (about 6 1/4 ounces) medium-grind cornmeal; 1.25 cups (about 5 3/8 ounces) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 2 cups whole buttermilk; 14 large eggs; 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided; 5 tablespoons (2 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish; 0.25 cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche (such as Vermont Creamery); 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), divided; 6 ounces smoked wild salmon (from 2 [4-ounce] packages)

Instructions

Cook:55min

This savory cornmeal waffle recipe is perfect for brunch. It includes fresh corn, herbs, and honey in the batter, and is topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, and an herby, tangy crème fraîche mixture.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:00 GMT