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Really Great Waffles Recipe

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This recipe for really great waffles features a classic, fluffy batter made with all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, butter, and a hint of vanilla. The waffles are deliciously crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect served warm with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings, this recipe encourages an optional resting period to enhance flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Waffle Batter:

  • 2 1/4 cup plain / all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tbsp caster sugar / superfine sugar (can substitute granulated sugar)
  • Pinch cooking / kosher salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder (check freshness)
  • 1 1/3 cup full fat milk, slightly warmed (not piping hot)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 150 g / 11 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (not piping hot)

Topping Options:

  • Butter, softened (strongly recommended!)
  • Maple syrup (strongly recommended!) or honey
  • Icing sugar / powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Strawberries, other fruit, whipped cream, melted chocolate, jams, fruit compotes, creme fraiche, strawberry sauce, blueberry or other sauce, ice cream

Instructions

  1. Whisk dry: Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine all dry ingredients evenly.
  2. Whisk in wet: Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla essence to the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine until smooth. Then add the melted butter and whisk continuously until the batter is lump-free and pourable but thick, slightly thinner than pancake batter.
  3. Recommended resting: Cover the batter and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours. This resting period improves softness inside and enriches flavor. If short on time, you may proceed to cooking immediately.
  4. Preheat waffle maker: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A non-stick waffle iron won’t require additional oil since the batter contains butter.
  5. Cooking: Use a ladle to pour enough batter to just cover the iron’s surface without overflowing. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp—around 3 1/2 minutes for high-quality waffle irons and about 6 minutes for more basic models.
  6. Serving: Transfer waffles onto plates and serve immediately with desired toppings such as butter and maple syrup. To keep waffles warm while finishing the batch, place them on a rack in a preheated oven at 70°C (150°F).

Notes

  • Resting the batter overnight enhances the texture, making waffles softer inside and more flavorful.
  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure better batter incorporation and fluffiness.
  • A non-stick waffle maker is ideal to prevent sticking and reduce the need for added oils.
  • Do not overfill the waffle iron to avoid batter leakage and uneven cooking.
  • Waffles can be kept warm in a low-temperature oven if cooking multiple batches.

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