Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Print Version)

Crisp on outside, tender inside waffles served warm with fruit or syrup, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour enough batter to cover the waffle grid and close the lid. Cook until waffles are golden and crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
07 - Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter.
08 - Serve the waffles warm with your preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in under five minutes, which means you can sleep in and still have hot waffles before anyone gets cranky.
  • They're crispy outside but still tender inside—no rubbery edges or dense centers if you follow the one golden rule about not overmixing.
  • Even though it feels homemade and special, it's foolproof enough that you won't stress about impressing anyone.
02 -
  • Stacking hot waffles traps steam and they become soft and chewy; a wire rack is the difference between crispy and disappointing.
  • Cooled melted butter is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way by pouring hot butter directly into the wet ingredients and ending up with scrambled egg bits in my batter.
03 -
  • If your waffle iron sticks, it probably needs seasoning; run it once with a bit of oil and paper towels while it's heating to build up the non-stick surface.
  • The moment the steam stops coming out of your iron's edges is when the waffle is perfectly done—you can open it before then if you're curious, but it won't be as set.
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