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Delicious golden waffles topped with syrup, ideal for breakfast.

Deliciously Soft and Fluffy Waffles

Perfectly tender and lightly crisp waffles that make for a cozy breakfast, easy to whip up with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off to avoid packing.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Use fresh baking powder for best results.
  • 1/2 tsp Fine salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole milk Should be slightly warm or at room temperature.
  • 2 Large eggs, separated Whites should be beaten to soft peaks.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled Should not be hot to prevent scrambling the batter.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a variation.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (optional) For extra crisp edges.

Method
 

Make the Batter
  1. Preheat your waffle iron so it’s hot when the batter is ready.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the flour disappears. A few small lumps are fine.
  5. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks using a clean bowl and whisk, then gently fold them into the batter in two additions.
Heat and Cook
  1. Lightly oil or spray the waffle plates if necessary.
  2. Ladle in batter until the grids are just covered. Close and cook until golden and the steam fades, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Lift the lid carefully. If the waffle resists, give it 20 more seconds.
Keep Them Warm and Crisp
  1. Place cooked waffles on a wire rack set on a sheet pan in a 200°F oven to keep them crisp.
  2. Avoid stacking while hot to prevent sogginess.

Notes

Resting the batter for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking can enhance texture. For lighter waffles, consider low-fat milk and a reduction in butter. Flavor variations include adding lemon zest or buttermilk.