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Close-up of fluffy waffles topped with butter and powdered sugar, with syrup being drizzled and strawberries in the background. A perfect weeknight breakfast idea.

Easy Waffles

Make delicious waffles easily with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a fun weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Waffles
  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tbsp caster sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt cooking or kosher
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/3 cup milk full fat, slightly warmed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 150 g unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
Topping Options
  • 1 to taste softened butter
  • 1 to taste maple syrup or honey
  • 1 to taste icing sugar for dusting
  • 1 to taste strawberries or other fruit, whipped cream, melted chocolate, jams, fruit compotes, creme fraiche, strawberry sauce, blueberry or other sauce, ice cream

Equipment

  • Waffle maker
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to mix.
  2. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk to combine. Then, add the melted butter and whisk until the batter is smooth. The batter should be pourable but thick, slightly thinner than pancake batter.
  3. Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This step improves the texture and flavor. If you are short on time, you can proceed immediately with cooking.
  4. Preheat your waffle maker according to its instructions. If you have a non-stick waffle maker, you likely won't need to grease it, as the batter contains butter.
  5. Pour batter into the waffle maker, using a ladle to add just enough to cover the iron without overflowing. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Cooking time will vary depending on your waffle maker; typically 3 to 6 minutes.
  6. Transfer the cooked waffles to plates and serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Alternatively, keep them warm on a wire rack in a preheated oven at 70°C/150°F while you finish cooking the rest.

Notes

For softer insides and better flavor, it is recommended to let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. If your waffle maker is not non-stick, you may need to lightly grease it before adding batter.

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