Description
This easy homemade Belgian waffle recipe yields light, crispy, and fluffy waffles perfect for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Made from simple pantry ingredients, these waffles cook quickly in a waffle maker and can be topped with your favorite syrups, fruits, or whipped cream for a custom treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (room temperature)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker: Set your waffle maker to medium/low heat to allow it to warm up fully while preventing the waffles from burning.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and sweetness.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix to keep waffles tender.
- Prepare waffle maker: Lightly grease the waffle maker with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Cook the waffles: Pour approximately half of the batter into the preheated waffle maker. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes depending on your machine.
- Serve: Remove the waffle carefully and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or nuts.
Notes
- Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for the best batter consistency and cooking results.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine and will prevent tough waffles.
- The cooking time may vary depending on your waffle maker, so check the waffles frequently to avoid burning.
- Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.
- For gluten-free options, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Belgian
