Golden crisp tender waffles (Printable version)

Delight in golden waffles, crisp outside and tender inside, served warm with fresh fruit or syrup.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy exteriors and tender insides is genuinely addictive, and once you nail the timing, you'll make these constantly.
  • They're forgiving enough for a weekday breakfast but impressive enough to serve guests without any fuss.
  • Leftovers freeze beautifully, so you can have hot waffles ready in minutes on mornings when you're barely awake.
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of tender waffles; lumps in the batter are normal and actually protect your final result from becoming tough and rubbery.
  • Stacking hot waffles makes them steam and lose their crispness, so always rest them on a rack or keep them warm in a low oven on a sheet pan.
  • Your waffle iron's temperature matters more than the clock; if waffles are pale, your iron isn't hot enough yet, and if they're dark in two minutes, it's too hot.
03 -
  • Cool melted butter before mixing it into the wet ingredients so it doesn't scramble the eggs or cook streaks into your batter.
  • If your waffle iron has a temperature setting, medium-high is usually the sweet spot for golden exteriors without burning.
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