Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Printer-Friendly)

Golden, crisp exterior with tender interior waffles ideal for a wholesome breakfast or brunch.

# What You 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until evenly blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, maintaining some lumps to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray.
06 - Pour sufficient batter to cover the waffle grid, close the lid, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with remaining batter.
08 - Serve waffles warm with preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in under ten minutes, and you probably have everything already.
  • These waffles stay crisp on the outside while the inside stays soft and airy, no sogginess.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can toast them on busy mornings and feel like you cooked from scratch.
02 -
  • Don't open the waffle iron too early or the waffle will tear in half and stick to both sides. Wait until the steam subsides.
  • If your batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time. Too thin, and the waffles will spread too much and turn out floppy.
  • Let the melted butter cool before adding it to the eggs, or you'll end up with scrambled bits floating in your batter.
03 -
  • Separate the eggs and beat the whites to soft peaks, then fold them in last for the fluffiest waffles you've ever had.
  • If your waffle iron has a darkness setting, start on medium and adjust from there. Every machine runs a little different.
  • Brush the cooked waffle with melted butter right as it comes off the iron for extra richness and shine.
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