Crisp Golden Waffles
Crisp outside, soft inside. Whisked egg whites make them light.
- 30 minutes
- Beginner
- Vegetarian
Folding in whisked egg whites is the one extra step, and it is worth it.
A hot, well-greased waffle iron gives the crispest results.
Ingredients
Method
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Heat the iron
Heat and grease the waffle iron. Put the oven on low to keep waffles warm.
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Make the batter
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt with the milk, egg yolks and butter until smooth.
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Whisk the whites
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
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Cook
Cook each waffle for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
Timer: 5:00
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Serve
Keep warm in the oven, in one layer, while you cook the rest. Serve with fruit and yoghurt, or butter and syrup.
Questions about this recipe
- Can I make the batter the night before?
Make the yolk batter ahead and keep it in the fridge, but whisk and fold in the whites just before cooking, or the waffles will be heavy.
