The Best Waffle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to making good waffles? ›

“Always be sure to separate your egg whites and yolks when making waffles.” As a rule, egg yolks are an essential part of any proper waffle. However, it's still a good idea to separate the yolks and the eggs. You can beat the egg yolks and then add them to the rest of your wet ingredients (butter, milk, etc.)

Use a hot griddle or waffle iron: Make sure your griddle or waffle iron is hot before adding the batter. This will help create a crispy crust on the outside while allowing the inside to cook evenly. Don't overcrowd the griddle or waffle iron: Give each pancake or waffle enough space to cook without touching each other.

Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.

Belgian waffles are usually thicker than their American counterparts. These Belgian beauties are made with a recipe that includes yeasted batter and crunchy pearl sugar. Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

Instead of water, you can use whole milk to make your waffles extra rich. Typically, for one batch of waffles, you'll need 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of classic pancake mix. A couple of large brown eggs will also help your waffles have the perfect fluffy interior.

Vanilla Extract: Add a teaspoon or two of pure vanilla extract to the waffle batter for a classic and aromatic flavor. Cinnamon or Nutmeg: Sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter to give your waffles a warm and cozy flavor.

Mix the batter gently

Some lumps are fine and will cook out. If your recipe calls for whipped egg whites, carefully fold them into the batter in three or four batches. Don't overmix. Overmixing your waffle batter can leave you with tough, chewy or hard waffles instead of crisp waffles with tender insides.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in waffle mix? ›

The milk in your waffles acts as a binding agent and adds a level of richness that you just can't obtain with water alone. That's not to say that you can't substitute water for milk in waffle recipes and you likely have at some point — you'll still end up with waffles.

Baking soda can very well add bitter flavors if too much is used in a recipe. Not knowing the recipe it's difficult to say how much is too much, but I would expect to use one teaspoon of baking soda for four cups (500 grams) of flour. Did you check the other ingredients? Milk can sour and flour can go rancid.

Texture – In Belgian waffles, the eggs are separated. The yolks are whisked together with the other wet ingredients, while the whites are whipped to stiff peaks and then folded into the batter at the end. This creates a texture that is crisp on the outside and light and tender on the inside.

Even letting your batter hang out for just a few minutes after you've mixed it before you start ladling it onto the griddle will lead to less fluffy results. As soon as you mix your wet ingredients together with your dry ingredients, it's go time, baby.

Why are my waffles not fluffy? Classic waffle batter is leavened both chemically (using baking powder or soda) and mechanically (with beaten egg whites folded in). To make fluffy waffles, be sure the egg whites are beaten to perfectly stiff peaks. Follow our three-step technique for folding in whites like a pro.