Classic Golden Waffles with Syrup
These light and fluffy homemade waffles are the perfect weekend breakfast treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 large eggs, separated
- •1 3/4 cups whole milk (420ml)
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (115g)
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix, as a few small lumps are fine.
- 4
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the waffle batter using a spatula until just incorporated.
- 6
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a little butter.
- 7
Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the hot iron and cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve immediately with a generous drizzle of warm maple syrup.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy waffles, replace 1/4 cup of the flour with cornstarch.
- You can keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven on a wire rack while you finish the rest of the batch.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated directly in a toaster for a quick weekday breakfast.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished waffles should be golden-brown and crisp on the outside with a light, airy interior, smelling of sweet vanilla and rich butter.