Description
This classic waffle recipe yields light and crispy waffles on the outside with a soft and fluffy interior. Made from simple pantry staples, these waffles are perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. Enjoy them with maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for a delightful 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: Gather all your ingredients to have everything ready and pre-measured. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, use a mixer to beat the eggs until they become light, fluffy, and pale in color. This aeration helps contribute to the waffle’s light texture.
- Add Vanilla: Stir the pure vanilla extract into the beaten eggs to enhance the flavor profile of the waffles.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the egg and vanilla mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring to combine but avoiding overmixing to keep the batter tender.
- Add Butter and Milk: Pour in the melted butter and milk, blending the batter until just smooth and free of lumps, ensuring a velvety texture.
- Rest Batter: Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes. This resting period helps the baking powder activate and the batter to thicken slightly for better waffle structure.
- Cook Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until the waffle is golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Serve your waffles hot, topped with pure maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream as desired for a delicious breakfast or brunch experience.
Notes
- This homemade waffle recipe uses simple ingredients to create waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside every time.
- Letting the batter rest before cooking improves texture and flavor.
- You can customize toppings to suit your preferences, from sweet syrups to fresh fruits.
- Use a good quality waffle iron and properly preheat it for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 369
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 227 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
