Quick Waffle Recipe
Ain't got time for the grocers on a Sunday morning craving some waffles? This recipe's got your back! With ingredients you probably already have stocked, like butter, milk, eggs, flour, and baking powder, whip up a batch of fluffy, golden waffles in no time. To make it more delectable, you can whip up some optional apricot syrup or strawberry sauce, detailed later.
Here's the lowdown:
What You'll Need:- 3 cups all-purpose flour- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar- 1 tablespoon baking powder- 1 teaspoon fine salt- 3 large eggs- 3 1/4 cups milk (not nonfat)- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest (optional)- Vegetable oil, for brushing the waffle iron- Maple syrup, apricot syrup, or strawberry sauce, for serving (optional; see Game Plan note)
What You'll Do:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and set a wire rack on a baking sheet inside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until aerated and free of lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until just broken up, then add the milk, melted butter, vanilla, and zest (if using), mixing until evenly combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spoon or rubber spatula until the flour is just incorporated and no streaks remain. The batter may have a few lumps.
- Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and give it a light oil brushing before cooking each waffle.
- Cook the waffles until they turn a golden brown hue (you'll know they're ready when the steam lessens from the waffle iron). Transfer the cooked waffles to the preheated oven on the wire rack.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, oiling the waffle iron between each batch. Serve immediately with your choice of maple syrup, apricot syrup, or strawberry sauce.
Game Plan: Be sure to prepare the apricot syrup or strawberry sauce before you begin, if using. And don't forget that wire rack in the oven!
Servings: Makes about 7 (5-1/2-inch) Belgian waffles.
Difficulty: Rated as easy; even beginners can get fluffy, tasty waffles with a bit of practice.
Total Time: Approximately 35 minutes, including preparation and cooking time.
Hungry for More? Satisfy your sweet tooth with the optional apricot syrup or strawberry sauce recipes below!
Apricot Syrup:- 1 cup apricot jam or preserves- 1 cup water- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm and well-mixed.
- Strain the syrup and serve it over waffles or pancakes.
Strawberry Sauce:- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions:
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
- Strain the seeds if desired and serve the sauce over waffles or pancakes.
Tuck in and enjoy your scrumptious homemade waffles!
- To make your waffles even more delectable, you can incorporate optional apricot syrup or strawberry sauce into the recipe, detailed later in the instructions.
- For the apricot syrup, you can combine 1 cup of apricot jam or preserves, 1 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of honey (optional) in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm and well-mixed before straining and serving over waffles or pancakes.
- Alternatively, for the strawberry sauce, blend 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, strain the seeds if desired, and serve the sauce over waffles or pancakes.
