Toasted Coconut Waffles

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup virgin coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Nonstick cooking oil spray
• Unsalted butter and pure maple syrup (for serving)

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Toast coconut on a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, milk, oil, and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients (do not overmix). Mix in 3/4 cup coconut; set aside remaining coconut.
3. Heat a waffle iron until very hot. Coat with nonstick spray. Working in batches, cook waffles until golden brown. Serve topped with butter, syrup, and reserved coconut.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/toasted-coconut-waffles-51205240 (may not work)