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Waffle Recipe

Inspired by Early Bird West Des Moines
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Waffle Batter

For Cooking & Serving

Method

Waffle Batter

1

Preheat

Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions. Lightly brush or spray the grids with vegetable oil or melted butter so they are ready when batter is mixed.

2

Combine dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.

3

Mix wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs until blended. Add 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (warm but not hot), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.

4

Combine wet and dry

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently stir with a spatula or whisk just until combined — a few small lumps are fine. Do not overmix to avoid tough waffles.

5

Rest the batter (optional)

Let the batter rest 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature. Resting hydrates the flour and improves texture; if short on time you can cook immediately.

For Cooking & Serving

6

Prepare waffle iron

When the waffle iron is hot, brush or spray the grids with a little vegetable oil or melted butter to prevent sticking.

7

Cook waffles

Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron (typically 1/2 to 3/4 cup for standard irons; follow your iron's guide). Close the lid and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp and steam has mostly stopped — usually 3 to 6 minutes depending on your iron. Avoid opening too early.

8

Keep warm

Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven to keep them crisp while you finish the rest. Stacking directly on a plate will steam and soften them.

9

Serve

Serve waffles hot with maple syrup, fresh berries or sliced fruit, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Adjust toppings to taste.

10

Make-ahead & reheating

To freeze, cool waffles completely, then stack with parchment between and freeze in a sealed bag up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in a toaster or toaster oven until warm and crisp (about 3–5 minutes).