Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Printable Version)

Golden waffles with crisp exterior and tender inside, ideal for breakfast or brunch with toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
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 (420 ml)
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (115 g)
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps; avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray.
06 - Pour enough batter onto the waffle iron to cover the grid. Close the lid and cook until waffles are golden and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the appliance.
07 - Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with remaining batter.
08 - Serve the waffles warm with toppings such as fresh fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're foolproof enough for a weekday morning but impressive enough to serve to guests without apology.
  • The batter comes together in five minutes, and you'll actually want to eat these instead of reaching for frozen ones from the box.
02 -
  • The number one reason waffles turn out dense is overmixing the batter, so seriously, stop stirring as soon as you see no dry flour.
  • Letting your batter rest for five minutes before cooking makes a noticeable difference in how tender and fluffy they become.
03 -
  • Melt your butter and let it cool completely before mixing into the wet ingredients, or you'll end up with partially cooked eggs in your batter.
  • If your waffle iron has adjustable browning levels, start in the middle and adjust from there; every iron cooks differently, and you'll figure out your preference after the first batch.
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