Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (for stiff peaks)
- Optional toppings: fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into batter in 3 additions, being careful not to deflate.
- Preheat waffle iron; spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Pour batter onto iron (usually 3/4 to 1 cup per waffle). Cook according to iron instructions—about 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven on a baking sheet while completing the batch.
- For a vegetarian-friendly version, ensure all ingredients are plant-based (use flax eggs if needed).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop (waffle iron)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 285 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
