These waffles are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish, featuring the warm spice of cardamom and the richness of sour cream.
Preheat your waffle iron until it's hot and ready.
Preheating ensures the waffles cook evenly and develop a crispy exterior.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom.
Whisking the dry ingredients helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vanilla extract, honey, eggs, and melted butter.
Ensure the melted butter is slightly cooled to prevent cooking the eggs.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and airy.
Lightly brush the waffle iron with oil and pour in an appropriate amount of batter.
Use a ladle or measuring cup to pour consistent amounts of batter for evenly sized waffles.
Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Check the waffles for doneness by their color and crispness.
Serve the waffles warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.
Add fresh fruit or whipped cream for an extra special touch.