Golden Crisp Tender Waffles (Printable)

Golden, crisp, and tender waffles ideal for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few lumps should remain to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour enough batter into the waffle iron to cover the grid surface evenly, close the lid, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Remove the cooked waffle and repeat with the remaining batter, maintaining consistent cooking times.
08 - Serve the waffles warm topped with fresh fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or melted chocolate as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in minutes, so you can go from craving waffles to eating them faster than you'd expect.
  • They're foolproof enough for a weekday breakfast but impressive enough to serve when friends sleep over.
  • Leftovers freeze beautifully, turning future mornings into a simple toaster moment.
02 -
  • Resist stacking warm waffles on a plate unless you want them to steam themselves into soft submission—a wire rack keeps them crispy while you finish the batch.
  • Cold or room-temperature ingredients mix more evenly; I learned this the hard way when impatience led to streaky waffles that cooked unevenly.
03 -
  • Measuring flour by weight (250 g) instead of packing cups prevents dense waffles; if you only have a measuring cup, spoon gently and level with a knife.
  • Cooling the melted butter to room temperature before mixing prevents it from cooking the eggs and creating an uneven batter with cooked bits.
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