After last week’s Instant Pot fiasco I needed a win and a few weeks ago I made an impulse purchase. You see, I’m a huge fan of breakfast foods and I especially love waffles. A while ago my parents sent me the coolest little waffle maker that made them in the shape of Texas. I loved it. I’ve used it a lot and it has never failed me. One day while casually browsing Amazon I found a reasonably priced double-sided waffle iron. It cooks two waffles at once! I was sold and had to give it a shot!
My love of breakfast runs deep but I don’t tend to eat it as much as I should. After last week’s struggle with the Instant Pot, I decided to go back to the basics. I did some research and decided this morning I would treat myself and try out my new toy! For the first time that I can remember, I made Homemade Waffles. Normally, I am a fan of the pre-made mixes. I prefer the ones that require egg, milk, and oil. Somehow they seem more real to me. The mixes that require just adding water can be delicious but a gal likes what she likes! What was great about this recipe is that I had all of the ingredients in my cabinet already. No need for any boxed mixes today! It was awesome knowing I could make my very own waffles without going to the store first.
Overall, the recipe was simple and adapting to my new dual iron was easier than I expected. In hindsight, this recipe only made enough to make 3 full waffles with my new waffle iron. Next time doubling for more waffles is a must, especially if I’m making brunch for more than one. These waffles were light and fluffy and did not disappoint. It may have been simple but I needed this waffle win in the kitchen!
What You Need:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable or lightly flavored oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 to 2 tsp vanilla extract, depending on taste.
- Butter, syrup, whip cream and/or berries, for serving
Instructions:
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- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
- In another bowl or large measuring jug, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla together until blended.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until just mixed.
- Set batter aside for 10 to 15 minutes so the baking powder has time to activate.
- Preheat the waffle iron. Pour the batter onto the heated waffle iron (mine takes about 3/4 cup) and cook until the waffle is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
- In another bowl or large measuring jug, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla together until blended.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until just mixed.
- Set batter aside for 10 to 15 minutes so the baking powder has time to activate.
- Preheat the waffle iron. Pour the batter onto the heated waffle iron (mine takes about 3/4 cup) and cook until the waffle is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
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