Light Strawberry Waffles (Printable)
Airy waffles dotted with diced strawberries; serve warm with cream and maple syrup for a sweet breakfast or brunch.
# 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 and 3/4 cups whole 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 - Additional sliced strawberries
# Directions:
01 - Bring the waffle iron to temperature according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until the batter forms. Avoid overmixing, as some lumps should remain.
05 - Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly.
06 - Lightly brush or rub the preheated waffle iron with additional melted butter to prevent sticking.
07 - Ladle the batter onto the heated, greased waffle iron, using manufacturer’s guidance for quantity. Close and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Serve the waffles warm, topping with whipped cream or yogurt, extra strawberries, and maple syrup or honey according to preference.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- Strawberries bring a juicy burst in every bite, but folding them in takes just seconds.
- Even my pickiest friend couldn't resist asking for seconds—it’s a surefire favorite for brunches.
02 -
- Letting the batter rest before cooking really does make the waffles fluffier; the first time I skipped this, they turned out dense.
- Cutting the strawberries too large can make the batter watery and cause the waffles to stick, so keep them small and even.
03 -
- If your batter seems a tad thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk for tender interiors.
- For the most golden waffles, brush the iron with melted butter before every batch—it’s the little things.