Crispy and fluffy waffles with a hint of vanilla.
Waffles
Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. This recipe is a delightful twist on the classic waffle recipe from the renowned cookbook, “The Joy of Cooking”. The addition of vanilla gives these waffles a sweet aroma and a hint of extra flavor that makes them truly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour (can substitute 1/2 whole wheat)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 to 7 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 egg whites
Directions
- If using all-purpose flour, sift or whisk it before measuring.
- Combine all dry ingredients and re-sift or whisk.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and add the butter (use at least 3 tablespoons for a more crisp waffle), milk, sugar, and vanilla.
- Combine with a few swift strokes. The batter will be slightly lumpy, like muffin batter.
- If you want to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter, now’s the time. 1/2 cup is about right for most additions.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold them into the batter until barely blended.
- Cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions. On most waffle makers, that’s about three minutes, or until steam stops coming out.
- If you’re holding your waffles instead of eating them right out of the waffle maker and want to keep them crisp, warm your oven to 200°F and put the waffles on wire racks instead of a tray or plate.
- The vanilla is an addition to the original recipe and can be omitted if preferred. The more oil or butter used, the crispier the waffles will be.