Description
This classic waffle recipe yields perfectly golden, crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the-inside waffles. Made from simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, and milk, these waffles come together quickly and can be topped with syrup, fruit, or whipped cream for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups milk
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Equipment: Gather all the ingredients. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly spray it with cooking spray or rub it with a little melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to help ensure even rising and sweetness in every bite.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs using a mixer until they become light, fluffy, and pale in color. This incorporation of air will help make your waffles lighter.
- Add Vanilla: Stir the pure vanilla extract into the beaten eggs to add a warm, aromatic flavor to the batter.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg and vanilla mixture into the dry ingredients. Then add the melted butter and milk. Mix everything together carefully, stirring just until the batter is smooth without overmixing to avoid tough waffles.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes. This resting time helps the baking powder activate and results in fluffier waffles.
- Cook Waffles: Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Cooking time typically takes around 5 minutes, but follow your waffle iron’s manufacturer instructions.
- Serve: Serve your hot waffles immediately with toppings like pure maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for a delicious breakfast experience.
Notes
- To keep waffles warm while cooking additional batches, preheat your oven to the lowest or ‘warm’ setting and place waffles directly on the oven rack. This method keeps them crispy and warm.
- Do not overmix the batter as it can lead to dense waffles.
- Adjust cooking times based on your waffle iron to avoid undercooked or burnt waffles.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or nutmeg into the dry ingredients.
