Pecan-Ricotta Waffles

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and cooled
• 1.5 teaspoons maple extract
• cooking spray
• 0.75 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   Beat buttermilk, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in melted butter and maple extract, then stir in flour mixture until just combined but still lumpy; don't overmix or the waffles will be tough and chewy.

4. 4

   Lightly coat waffle iron with cooking spray, as needed, according to manufacturer's instructions. Add about 1 cup batter depending on the size of the waffle iron, spreading evenly; sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons pecans.

5. 5

   Cook in the preheated waffle iron until waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, making sure the waffle is fully cooked before lifting the lid (the steam slows down once the waffles are done), 3 to 5 minutes. Place waffle on a baking sheet, without stacking, cover loosely with aluminum foil; place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.