Classic Golden Waffles with Fresh Fruit
These light, crispy waffles topped with seasonal fresh fruit are the perfect way to start a slow weekend morning.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1 3/4 cups whole milk
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 cups assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, or sliced bananas)
- •Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; a few small lumps are perfectly fine.
- 4
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a little butter.
- 5
Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the hot iron and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes depending on your machine.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining batter until all waffles are cooked.
- 7
Serve immediately, topped with a generous portion of fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy waffles, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking to allow the flour to fully hydrate.
- 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; simply reheat them in a toaster or toaster oven until crisp.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished waffles should be golden-brown and crisp on the outside with a light, airy interior, smelling of vanilla and butter, and tasting perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the fresh fruit.