The Very Best Crispy Waffles
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The Very Best Crispy Waffles
Description
The Very Best Crispy Waffles recipe uses a mix of all-purpose flour and cornstarch along with baking powder and soda to create a batter that crisps up nicely when cooked in a waffle iron. Buttermilk adds a slight tanginess and tenderness, while vanilla extract provides subtle sweetness. After mixing the dry and wet ingredients and allowing the batter to rest for 30 minutes, the waffles are cooked until golden and steam mostly stops escaping, which signals proper doneness. Placing finished waffles on a warm oven rack keeps them crisp until serving.
The final waffles have a crunchy outside and a fluffy inside, enhanced by optional melted butter and syrup toppings. This recipe yields enough batter for about 2 to 4 waffles, suitable for serving two or more people depending on portion size. It relies on standard ingredients and a preheated waffle iron for consistent results.
For crisp waffles, avoid stacking them in the oven as steam can soften the texture. Use a non-stick waffle iron or grease it lightly if needed. The batter scales easily for larger batches without adjustment.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 98g
- 1/4 cup corn starch 30g
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12g
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg large
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- butter optional for serving, melted
- syrup optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, corn starch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a shallow well in the dry ingredients and add buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla, and stir together until just combined.
- Allow batter to sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200°F and set a baking sheet inside to place the waffle(s) on after cooking to keep warm while you cook the rest of the batter.*
- Preheat waffle iron and cook batter according to your iron’s instructions*, typically 4 to 6 minutes per waffle, until waffle is nicely golden and has mostly stopped releasing steam. Waffle may not initially seem crispy to the touch, but will crisp up out of the waffle maker.
- Top with melted butter and syrup if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not stack warm waffles on top of each other to maintain crispness; place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a warm oven instead.
- Grease your waffle maker only if you normally do; a non-stick iron may not require it.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of batter, enough for 2 to 4 waffles depending on your waffle iron size.
- For larger quantities, the recipe doubles without changing the preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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