These hearty buttermilk buckwheat waffles are wonderful topped with fresh sliced strawberries and maple syrup.

Buckwheat Waffles

1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons granulated sugar

6 large eggs

3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

Sliced fresh strawberries for accompaniment (optional)

Maple syrup

1. Heat waffle iron.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
3. In large mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add buttermilk and butter, mixing well.
4. Stir in dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Pour batter from cup or pitcher onto center of hot waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Remove waffle carefully.
6. Serve with sliced fresh strawberries and maple syrup as desired.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.