Strawberry Waffles, Light & Fluffy (Printable Version)
Fluffy strawberry-studded waffles ready in 30 minutes; serve warm with whipped cream and maple syrup.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 recommendations.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; some lumps may remain for optimal texture.
05 - Carefully fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
06 - Lightly brush the preheated waffle iron with melted butter. Spoon an appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the iron based on its size and manufacturer’s guidelines.
07 - Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are crisp and golden brown, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Serve the waffles warm. Top with whipped cream or yogurt, fresh sliced strawberries, and maple syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It&aposs the kind of effortless breakfast that feels like a special occasion even when you&aposre still in pajamas.
- The waffles come out light, golden, and barely sweet, letting the strawberries truly shine in every bite.
02 -
- If you add the strawberries before patting them dry, the waffles can turn soggy inside and stick to the plates.
- Resting the batter for 5–10 minutes makes the waffles noticeably fluffier—the patience is worth it!
03 -
- Keep finished waffles warm in a low oven until everyone is ready—stacking them makes them steam and go limp, so use a wire rack if you can.
- A touch of extra butter in the iron adds crisp edges every time.