Crisp Golden Waffles

Crisp outside, soft inside. Whisked egg whites make them light.

The Food Gene · https://thefoodgene.com/recipe/crisp-waffles/

Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Yield
Serves 4
Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • 225 g plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 350 ml milk
  • 75 g butter, melted

Method

  1. Make the batter. Whisk the flour, baking powder and sugar with the milk, egg yolks and butter until smooth.
  2. Whisk the whites. Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
  3. Cook. Cook in a hot, greased waffle iron for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  4. Serve. Serve straight away with fruit and yoghurt, or butter and syrup.

Chef tip

Do not open the waffle iron early; wait until the steam slows down.

Storage

Freeze and reheat in a toaster.

Swap it

Add 1 tsp cinnamon for spiced waffles.