How to Make Excellent Homemade Waffles

Fruit adds to a delicious homemade waffle.

For Sunday brunch, Saturday breakfast or as a quick late-night dinner, waffles are delicious and beg to be garnished with syrup, fruit, berries and cream. Whisking will incorporate air into the batter, and the beaten egg whites will keep it light.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• Butter and syrup
• Fruit, berries, and cream
• Cooking spray
• 3 medium mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Large Spoon
• Waffle iron
• Rubber spatula

Instructions

Making Excellent Waffles

1. Preheat the waffle iron. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for correct temperature settings.

2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk lightly to incorporate the ingredients.

3. Separate the eggs; place the yokes in one bowl and the whites in another.

4. Melt the butter and add to the egg yolks. Whisk until they are light and fluffy. Measure and add the milk, stirring until blended.

5. Pour the egg-yolk mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until all of the lumps disappear.

6. Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff, but not dry.

7. Fold the egg whites into the batter with a rubber spatula. Do not over mix.

8. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of batter onto the center of the waffle iron; this amount may vary according to the size of the iron. Close the lid and let the batter cook until the waffle is golden brown. Remove the waffle.

9. Serve immediately with butter and syrup. Add fruit, cream, or berries for additional flavor.

Tips & Warnings

• Leftover waffle batter will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

• Measure the batter carefully. Overloading the waffle iron will cause the excess batter to drip down the sides and make a mess.

References

• Food.com; The Best Waffle Recipe; June 20, 2002
• Notecook; Delicious Homemade Waffle Recipe; July 1, 2009
• Breakfast-and-Brunch-Recipes.com: Waffle Making Tips and Techniques

Resources

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