Description
This waffle recipe creates golden, crispy waffles with a fluffy interior using simple pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they can be customized with sweet or savory toppings and are freezer-friendly for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk (480ml)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron to a higher heat setting for crispier waffles.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy.
- Grease the hot waffle iron with butter or cooking spray.
- Add about 1/3 cup of batter per waffle (adjust to your waffle iron size) and cook until golden brown.
- Place cooked waffles on a wire rack to keep them crisp until ready to serve.
- Serve hot with maple syrup, butter, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter; lumps help create a fluffy texture.
- Let the waffle iron fully reheat between batches for maximum crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled waffles for up to 2 months with parchment paper between layers.
- Reheat in the toaster or oven for best results, avoiding the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 336 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg
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