Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Print Version)

Golden crisp waffles with tender interiors, ready in 35 minutes for the ultimate breakfast experience.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended
03 - In separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing (small lumps acceptable)
05 - Lightly grease preheated waffle iron with butter or non-stick cooking spray
06 - Pour batter onto waffle grid to just cover surface. Close lid and cook until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3-5 minutes
07 - Remove cooked waffle and repeat process with remaining batter
08 - Serve warm with desired toppings: fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is absolutely perfect, crisp outside and tender inside, just like the ones from your favorite breakfast spot
  • They come together in under 35 minutes, making them totally doable for a lazy weekend morning
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make tough waffles, so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
  • Letting the butter cool slightly before mixing prevents it from scrambling the eggs
03 -
  • Separate your eggs and beat the whites before folding them in for extra fluffy waffles
  • Substitute buttermilk for regular milk and add ¼ tsp baking soda for tangy waffle house style results
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