Strawberry Waffles (Printable)
Fluffy waffles studded with fresh strawberries, served warm with syrup and cream for a bright breakfast or brunch.
# Ingredient List:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Whipped cream or yogurt
11 - Maple syrup or honey
12 - Extra sliced strawberries
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
05 - Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the batter.
06 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with melted butter.
07 - Pour an appropriate amount of batter into the center of the hot waffle iron, following manufacturer’s portion guidelines. Close and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Serve waffles warm with whipped cream, extra strawberries, and syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- There&aposs a secret joy in sneaking crisp, golden bites scattered with sweet, juicy berries.
- This recipe is forgiving, quick, and always leaves you with minimal dishes.
02 -
- If your batter sits too long, the waffles can become dense – I learned this after a distracted phone call one morning.
- Using room temperature eggs and milk makes all the difference in getting that tender, fluffy crumb.
03 -
- Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for extra fluffiness.
- Dabbing off excess strawberry juice before mixing keeps the texture light.