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Homemade Waffles Recipe

Homemade Waffles Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Crispy golden waffles dance with buttery charm, promising breakfast bliss that whisks French culinary magic onto your morning plate. Rich, fluffy layers welcome weekend indulgence, inviting you to savor each delectable, maple-kissed bite.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups (1.5 cups / 360 milliliters) milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Leavening and Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Wet and Flavor Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Sift the dry ingredients together in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform blend of flour, leavening agent, mineral seasoning, and sweet crystals.
  2. Separate egg components, whisking golden yolks with liquid dairy, liquefied fat, and aromatic extract until thoroughly integrated.
  3. Create a gentle valley in the powdery mixture, then cascade the liquid blend into the center, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter.
  4. Whip egg whites using rapid circular motions until they form sturdy, glossy peaks that maintain their structure when the whisk is lifted.
  5. Delicately incorporate whipped whites into the mixture using a folding technique, preserving the airy texture by maintaining minimal disruption.
  6. Activate the waffle griddle, allowing it to reach optimal temperature and lightly coat cooking surfaces with a thin protective layer of culinary lubricant.
  7. Ladle batter onto the heated surface, closing the iron and monitoring until the exterior transforms into a rich, amber-golden complexion with crisp exterior edges.
  8. Transfer the freshly crafted waffle to a waiting plate, adorning with preferred garnishes and serving immediately while maintaining peak temperature and crispness.

Notes

  • Separate egg whites early to let them reach room temperature, ensuring better volume when whipped.
  • Avoid overmixing batter to keep waffles light and fluffy; some small lumps are perfectly fine.
  • Use a non-stick waffle iron or lightly grease with cooking spray for crispy, golden edges without sticking.
  • Customize batter by adding cinnamon, blueberries, or chocolate chips for extra flavor variations.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 270 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg