Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Print Version)

Golden crisp exterior with tender fluffy interior. Perfect breakfast treat ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1¾ cups whole milk
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
06 - Pour enough batter into the waffle iron to just cover the grid. Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
07 - Remove the cooked waffle and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The outside gets perfectly crisp while the inside stays fluffy and tender
  • They come together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably have
  • They freeze beautifully so you can have homemade waffles on busy weekdays
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough waffles, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking makes for fluffier results
  • Stacking hot waffles makes them soggy, use a wire rack if you are making a big batch
03 -
  • Separate the eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra fluffiness
  • Substitute buttermilk for regular milk and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda for tangy flavor
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