Strawberry Waffles (Printable)
Light, fluffy waffles studded with fresh strawberries; quick to make for breakfast or brunch.
# What You Need:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Whipped cream or yogurt
11 - Maple syrup or honey
12 - Extra sliced strawberries
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour the whisked wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture and mix gently until just combined. Some lumps are acceptable; do not overmix.
05 - Gently incorporate the diced strawberries into the waffle batter using a spatula.
06 - Lightly grease the hot waffle iron with melted butter. Pour in an appropriate amount of batter as recommended for your specific waffle iron model.
07 - Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Transfer waffles to plates and serve warm with whipped cream or yogurt, additional strawberries, and maple syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can sneak fresh fruit into breakfast and everyone thinks it's a treat, not a chore.
- The batter stays tender and fluffy, even after adding strawberries—it's never heavy or dense.
02 -
- If you try to peek and open the waffle iron too soon, the waffle can stick and tear—patience is everything.
- Letting the batter rest for five or ten minutes really does make the waffles fluffier, even if everyone is hungry.
03 -
- Don’t skip greasing the waffle iron, even if it’s nonstick—it saves a world of cleanup.
- Chop the strawberries fairly small to keep the waffles from breaking apart when you lift them out.