Waffles with Syrup
Golden, crispy homemade waffles drizzled with sweet syrup make the ultimate weekend morning treat for kids.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •2 large eggs, separated
- •1 3/4 cups milk
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the waffle batter in two batches to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- 7
Ladle the batter into the center of the preheated waffle iron, closing the lid gently.
- 8
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle iron stops steaming and the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- 9
Carefully remove the waffles using a fork and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy waffles, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
- You can freeze leftover cooked waffles in a single layer, then reheat them directly in the toaster for quick weekday breakfasts.
- Ensure your milk and melted butter are at room temperature so they don't solidify the melted butter when combined.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished waffles should be crispy and golden brown on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a rich buttery aroma ready to soak up the sweet syrup.