How to Make Waffles



How to Make Waffles from Scratch?

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Directions for Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients - all purpose flour, sugar and baking powder. Mix well and keep the mixture aside. Switch on waffle iron and set its temperature according to manufacturers instructions. Take another bowl and beat the eggs. Stir in warm milk, butter and vanilla extract. After rigorous stirring for 2 - 3 minutes, pour this into the flour mixture. Beat the batter till blended. Then, pour this batter into the preheated waffle, close the plates and bake until the waffles turn golden brown and crispy. Serve waffles hot or preserve them in an airtight container. Read more on cookie recipes.

How to Make Waffles without Eggs?

Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/3 cup bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions for Preparation

Close lids of the waffle iron and preheat to the temperature, as directed in the manual. In a medium size mixing bowl, beat eggs. Then, add all the remaining ingredients - flour, oat, bran, buttermilk, melted butter, applesauce, corn syrup, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well the batter. Check the thermostat setting of the waffle iron whether it is ready or not. If it is, open the lid and pour about 1 cup batter into the waffle iron. Close lid and bake waffle until there is no steam coming out of the appliance. Or else, you can cook till the waffle become slightly brown and crispy. You can serve it with vanilla yogurt and sliced fruits. Know more on egg substitute in cake.

How to Make Buttermilk Waffles?

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
Directions for Preparation

Preheat the waffle maker. For temperature setting, you can refer to the manufacturers guidelines. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt, and keep it aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites. Take another bowl and combine together egg yolk, buttermilk and butter. Pour this liquid concoction to the bowl that contains flour mixture. Then, mix this waffle batter until blended. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Now, you are ready to pour batter into the preheated waffle iron. Using a spatula, gently transfer batter at the bottom of the waffle maker. Bake waffle for 3 - 4 minutes. Once it is done, remove with a fork. This buttermilk waffle serve best with fruit toppings. For more information, read on cake recipes.

These were some of the simple steps on how to make waffles. You can change the ingredients as per your taste and try baking a different flavored waffles. For a different taste, enjoy crispy waffles with maple syrup or hot chocolate sauce!