Description
Crispy, golden homemade waffles promise a breakfast adventure straight from classic American kitchens. Fluffy interiors and perfectly caramelized edges invite warm maple syrup and fresh berries, creating a morning celebration you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the waffle iron by heating it to the recommended temperature, ensuring even warmth across the cooking surface.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate vessel, blend egg yolks with milk, incorporating melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well-mixed.
- Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites to a light, airy consistency with distinct, glossy peaks that hold their shape.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a unified batter without overmixing.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped egg whites into the batter, using folding motions to maintain their fluffy texture.
- Apply a thin layer of cooking spray or brush oil onto the waffle iron’s surface to prevent sticking.
- Ladle the batter into the waffle iron, distributing evenly and avoiding overflow at the edges.
- Close the iron and allow waffles to cook until they develop a golden-brown exterior and crisp edges, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle, using a fork or spatula to lift it without tearing, and serve immediately for optimal texture and warmth.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk breaks into whites for maximum volume and fluffiness when whipping egg whites.
- Let ingredients like milk and eggs reach room temperature to help create a smoother, more integrated batter.
- Stir batter just until ingredients combine to keep waffles tender and prevent developing tough gluten strands.
- Fold in chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts into the batter for exciting flavor variations and personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg