To make waffles, follow these general steps:
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed; some lumps are fine.
- Grease the waffle iron if needed.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup per waffle depending on waffle maker size).
- Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with toppings like butter and maple syrup or fruits.
Here is a basic recipe example:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix dry ingredients together, whisk wet ingredients separately, then combine. Cook on preheated waffle iron until golden. Serve hot.
This method produces waffles that are crispy on the outside and soft inside, with ready customization in toppings and flavors.
