Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles w/ Honey Orange Syrup

Here's a real simple breakfast recipe to get your morning started.



 Waffles

2 large eggs

1 3/4 c buttermilk

1/2 c butter, room temperature

2 tsps vanilla

2 c unbleached all-purpose flour

2 tbsps sugar

2 tsps baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1/2 c chocolate chips

powdered sugar (optional)

In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla.  In another bowl whisk together the dry ingredients.  Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until almost smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips to the batter.  Spray your waffle iron with a non-stick spray.  Scoop about 1/3 cup of batter onto the iron.  Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. 

Honey Orange Syrup

1/2 c honey

1/2 tbsp orange zest

juice from 1/2 an orange

Mix all ingredients together and pour over waffles.