These creamy milk waffles bake up with a deep golden crust and a soft, delicate center. With just a few simple steps, you have the perfect family breakfast on the table. Serve with berries, yogurt, honey, or a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter — 200 g (7 oz)
- Sugar — 140 g (5 oz)
- Eggs — 4
- Flour — 350 g (12 oz)
- Baking powder — 1/2 packet
- Vanilla sugar — 1 packet
- Salt — 1 pinch
- Milk — 200 ml (3/4 cup)
Step-by-step recipe
- Take the butter out ahead of time so it softens. In a bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Stir in the vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Mix the flour with the baking powder and sift it in. Add it to the butter-egg mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease the plates before the first batch.
- Spoon in portions of batter and bake for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown. Cool the waffles on a wire rack so they stay crisp.
Nutritional value per serving
| Calories | ≈ 445 kcal |
| Protein | ≈ 9 g |
| Fat | ≈ 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | ≈ 49 g |
| Sugar | ≈ 18 g |
| Fiber | ≈ 2 g |
| Sodium | ≈ 180 mg |
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Tips and variations
- For extra crispness: fully preheat the waffle iron and cool the waffles on a rack, not stacked.
- Batter texture: it should be like thick sour cream. If it is too thick, add 1-2 tbsp milk; if too runny, add 1-2 tbsp flour.
- Do not open the waffle iron too early: wait until the waffles are evenly browned so they do not fall apart.
- Flavor and aroma: add a pinch of cinnamon or some finely grated orange zest for a warm spiced note.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace the butter?
Yes, refined vegetable oil works well. Use 150-170 ml and add it gradually to the batter. The flavor will be less buttery, but the texture will stay tender.
How can I bake waffles without a waffle iron?
You can use silicone oven molds: bake at 200 °C (392 °F) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. In a skillet, they will be closer to pancakes, without the classic pattern.
How should I store and reheat waffles so they do not get soggy?
Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat for 3-5 minutes in an oven at 180 °C (356 °F) or 1-2 minutes in a toaster — the crust will crisp up again.