Name: Classic Waffle Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp sugar; 4 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 2 eggs; 1 ½ cups milk; 6 tbsp butter, melted (see notes if using salted butter); 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

A classic waffle recipe that produces golden, crisp, and fluffy waffles perfect for breakfast or brunch. This simple yet delicious recipe combines basic pantry ingredients with warm milk and melted butter to create a batter that cooks quickly in a waffle iron for perfect results every time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

2 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
6 tbsp butter, melted (see notes if using salted butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Waffle Iron: Begin by preheating your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
Warm Milk: Warm the milk slightly by heating it in the microwave for about one minute or gently on the stovetop until just warm to the touch, which helps the batter blend smoothly.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly, then add the warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine the wet ingredients.
Make Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk the batter until it is smooth and free of lumps but do not overmix to keep waffles light and fluffy.
Cook Waffles: Scoop the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, closing the lid and cooking until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Cooking time will vary depending on your waffle iron, generally about 3-5 minutes.
Serve or Store: Serve the waffles immediately for best texture, or place them on a cooling rack to cool completely before storing in sealed freezer bags for later use.

Notes

If you use salted butter, reduce or omit the added salt in the dry ingredients for balanced seasoning.
Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven if not serving immediately.
To reheat frozen waffles, use a toaster or oven to preserve crispiness.
For extra crisp waffles, avoid stacking them while warm as steam may make them soggy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: classic waffles, breakfast waffles, homemade waffles, easy waffle recipe, fluffy waffles