Lemon-Ricotta Cornmeal Waffles

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • cooking spray
  • Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.

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  • Step 2

    Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

  • Step 3

    Whisk half-and-half, ricotta cheese, eggs, melted butter, and lemon extract together in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour into the flour mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.

  • Step 4

    Coat the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp and golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes.

  • Cook's Note:

    Lemon bakery emulsion may be substituted for lemon extract, if desired.

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