Classic Waffle Recipe
House-malted waffle, syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit
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Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Waffle Batter
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of milk, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Cooking the Waffles
- 4
Preheat Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 5
Cook Waffles
Once the waffle iron is ready, lightly grease it with a little butter. Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron (usually about 1 cup, depending on the size of your iron). Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
- 6
Serving the Waffles
- 7
Plate and Top
Serve the waffles warm on a plate. Drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and top with fresh fruit.


