• 1/2 cup uncooked regular grits
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation:

  1. 1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Whisk in grits; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in butter until melted; cool to room temperature. Stir in buttermilk and eggs.
  2. 2. Whisk together flour and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into grits mixture until just combined.
  3. 3. Cook in a preheated, oiled waffle iron until golden (about 1/3 cup batter each).
  4. Brought to the table by cookbook author Constance Snow (adapted from The Rustic Table cookbook).