Injera Waffle with Spiced Honey Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

A playful twist on traditional injera flatbread made into waffles, served with a luscious honey butter infused with Ethiopian spices. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines teff flour, all-purpose flour, warm water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup teff flour
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• for greasing waffle iron olive oil spray

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup teff flour, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp active dry yeast. Gradually whisk in 1 1/4 cups warm water until smooth. Cover and let the batter ferment at room temperature for 24 hours, developing a slightly sour aroma.
2. Step 2: Preheat a waffle iron and lightly spray with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: Pour about 1/3 cup fermented batter into the waffle iron, spreading evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the injera waffle is cooked through and edges are slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and fluffy.
5. Step 5: Serve the warm injera waffles topped with a generous dollop of spiced honey butter, allowing it to melt into the nooks and holes of the waffle for a sweet and fragrant finish.