Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Printable)

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

# 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:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron following 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 eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; small lumps are acceptable. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour enough batter onto the waffle grid to cover it lightly. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until waffles turn golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
08 - Serve the waffles warm with fresh fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate as preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 20 minutes of actual cooking time, so you can feed a crowd without stress.
  • The contrast between the crispy edges and tender center is genuinely satisfying every single time.
  • They freeze beautifully, which means you can wake up to fresh waffles on the weekday mornings when you really need them.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the most common mistake—stir just until the flour disappears, and embrace the lumps.
  • Letting the melted butter cool for a minute before mixing prevents it from scrambling the eggs into little flecks.
  • Every waffle iron runs hot or cool differently, so the first waffle teaches you the rhythm your machine needs.
03 -
  • Separate your eggs and whip the whites until soft peaks form, then fold them in at the very end for an almost cloud-like texture.
  • A tiny splash of almond extract mixed into the vanilla takes the flavor somewhere unexpected and wonderful.
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