BISCUIT WAFFLES WITH LEMON CREAM, LEMON SYRUP AND BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Spray a waffle iron with nonstick spray; heat to medium.
• Gather the biscuit scraps into a ball, then press out as thin as possible on a lightly floured work surface; the thinner the biscuit, the fluffier the waffle will be. With a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, making sure they will fit into the waffle iron, width-wise.
• When the iron is hot, add the biscuits, one per square, and close the lid. Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and repeat.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and well incorporated. Add the cream and lemon zest; beat until light and fluffy. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
• To serve, place two waffles on a plate and top with lemon cream, lemon syrup and blueberries.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 tablespoons of the sugar.
• In a small bowl, combine the warm water with the yeast and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand until bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Using your hands, mix the 1 cup cold butter into the flour, breaking the butter into small pebbles, until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk and the yeast mixture. Gently fold the flour into the wet ingredients. Keep mixing until a ball starts to form, then gently knead, 12 to 15 times, to create a smooth dough. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and press out to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick. Fold the dough in half, press again to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick, and then fold again. Cut the dough using a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter, depending personal preference. Brush the bottom of a cast-iron skillet with some of the melted butter. Place the biscuits in the skillet; brush the tops with melted butter.
• Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes, depending on size. Brush again with melted butter and serve immediately.