Description
These really great waffles are perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. They feature a fluffy interior with a crisp outside, achieved by resting the batter and cooking it in a waffle maker. Serve them with butter, maple syrup, fresh strawberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar for a classic treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups plain/all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar (or granulated sugar)
- Pinch of cooking/kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups full-fat milk, slightly warmed (not piping hot)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 4 large eggs
- 150g (11 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (not piping hot)
For Serving
- Butter, softened (strongly recommended)
- Maple syrup or honey (strongly recommended)
- Icing sugar/powdered sugar for dusting
- Strawberries or other fresh fruit
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients: Place the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine and ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- Whisk in wet ingredients: Add the warmed milk, eggs, and vanilla essence to the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine everything smoothly. Pour in the melted and slightly cooled butter and whisk until the batter is lump-free. The consistency should be pourable but thick, slightly thinner than pancake batter.
- Rest the batter (recommended): Cover the batter and refrigerate it overnight or for at least 2 hours. This resting period helps produce softer insides and enhances the flavor. If short on time, you can proceed to cook immediately but results may vary.
- Preheat the waffle maker: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A non-stick waffle maker is ideal as it won’t require additional oil or butter for cooking, considering the butter already in the batter.
- Cook the waffles: Using a ladle, pour enough batter to just cover the surface of the iron. Avoid overfilling to prevent batter from leaking out the sides. Cook the waffles until they are golden and crisp. Cooking time varies by waffle maker model, typically between 3 1/2 minutes to 6 minutes.
- Serve the waffles: Transfer waffles onto plates as they are ready. Serve immediately with softened butter, maple syrup or honey, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit like strawberries. Alternatively, keep cooked waffles warm on a rack in a preheated oven at 70°C (150°F) while cooking remaining waffles.
Notes
- Resting the batter in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight improves texture and flavor.
- Use a non-stick waffle maker for best results and ease of cleaning; extra oil or butter is not necessary.
- Cooking times vary depending on the waffle iron, so adjust accordingly to achieve a golden, crisp texture.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven to serve all at once if preferred.
