Description
This Homemade Waffles recipe is a quick and easy way to create light, fluffy, and golden-brown waffles perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made from simple pantry staples, these waffles have a crispy exterior and a soft, tender inside, flavored with vanilla and served best warm with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- ½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and crisp waffles.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are well blended and slightly frothy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the beaten eggs and stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Make Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter should be slightly lumpy to ensure tender waffles.
- Prepare Waffle Maker: Lightly spray the waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour the recommended amount of batter into the center of the preheated waffle maker. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually indicated by your waffle maker’s light or timer.
- Remove and Repeat: Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the waffles warm with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Optionally, cool on a wire rack if you plan to freeze later.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps help create a tender waffle texture.
- If you want crispier waffles, allow them to cook a little longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- You can substitute melted butter with an equal amount of vegetable oil for a dairy-free option.
- These waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for quick breakfasts.
- Adjust the amount of sugar if you want sweeter or more neutral waffles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade waffles, easy waffles, breakfast waffles, vanilla waffles, crispy waffles
