Sesame-Ginger Spelt Waffles

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, sesame seeds, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Blend in buttermilk, rice (if using), melted butter, and vanilla.
2. Preheat waffle iron. Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients, just until flour is absorbed. Do not overmix.
3. Grease waffle iron, if necessary. Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions until crisp. If batter becomes thick and doesn’t spread easily, thin with additional buttermilk.
4. Serve immediately, or arrange on a rack in a single layer and keep warm in an oven pre-heated to 200º F (100°C). Accompany waffles with a small pitcher of warm maple syrup or honey.