Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar (50g)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (480ml)
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil (120ml)
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron, selecting a darker setting if available for crispier waffles to ensure the exterior cooks to a perfect golden crunch.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined to create the base of your waffle batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg yolks, and vanilla extract thoroughly to blend all the wet components smoothly.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form, which will help lighten the waffle batter.
- Combine Batter: Gently stir the wet milk mixture into the dry flour mixture until just combined, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until no white streaks remain to keep the batter airy.
- Cook Waffles: Scoop about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron per waffle. Cook according to the waffle maker’s instructions, adjusting batter quantity or cooking time as needed for your specific appliance.
- Serve: Serve the waffles hot with your choice of butter, syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or other favorite toppings for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- For crispier waffles, preheat the waffle iron well and use the darker setting if available.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined; a few lumps are fine.
- Folding in the stiffly beaten egg whites gently keeps the waffles light and fluffy.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- Waffles are best served immediately but can be kept warm in a low oven for up to 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Belgian
