Description
Discover the secret to perfectly crispy and fluffy waffles with this simple yet delicious recipe. Made with basic pantry ingredients and a touch of vanilla, these waffles are ideal for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Resting the batter enhances the flavor and texture, while serving suggestions include butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit for a classic and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups plain/all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tbsp caster sugar (substitute granulated sugar)
- Pinch of cooking/kosher salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups full fat milk, slightly warmed (not piping hot)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
- 4 large eggs
- 150g (11 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (not piping hot)
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter, softened (strongly recommended for greasing waffle maker if needed)
- Maple syrup or honey (strongly recommended for serving)
- Icing sugar/powdered sugar for dusting
- Strawberries or other fresh fruit for topping
Instructions
- Whisk dry: In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to evenly combine all dry ingredients.
- Whisk in wet: Add the warmed milk, eggs, and vanilla paste to the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine. Then add the melted butter and whisk again until the batter is free of lumps and has a pourable but thick consistency, slightly thinner than typical pancake batter.
- Recommended resting: Cover the batter and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours. Resting the batter results in softer waffle interiors and an improved flavor. If short on time, you can proceed directly to cooking without resting.
- Preheat waffle maker: Heat your waffle iron according to its instructions. Non-stick waffle makers typically do not require additional oil or butter since the batter contains butter already.
- Cooking: Use a ladle to pour enough batter to just cover the waffle iron surface. Avoid overfilling to prevent batter from leaking out. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp; cooking times vary by waffle maker—approximately 3 1/2 minutes on a quality iron or up to 6 minutes on simpler models.
- Serving: Transfer cooked waffles to plates and serve immediately with your choice of butter, maple syrup, fresh strawberries, or powdered sugar. Alternatively, keep waffles warm on a rack inside a preheated oven at 70°C (150°F) while you cook the remaining batter.
Notes
- Resting the batter improves waffle texture and flavor but is optional if short on time.
- Use a non-stick waffle maker for best results and to avoid needing extra grease.
- Adjust cooking time based on your waffle iron’s heat and efficiency.
- Serve waffles fresh for optimal crispness or keep warm in a low oven.
- Maple syrup and fresh fruit elevate the flavor, but feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
