These Simply Perfect Classic Waffles are one bowl and a spoon easy and made with simple pantry staples. My idea of perfect!
I've tried a lot of waffle recipes over the years, but this is the one that I always returned to. It's just my idea of the Simply Perfect Waffle.These delicious waffles are fluffy and flavourful on the inside and crispy on the outside!
And they have flavour, as well as great texture (and I discovered that not all waffles do).
The other reason I love these waffles? They're easy! One bowl and a spoon is all you need. And you don't even have to worry about lumps in the batter.
You see, when it comes to waffle time (weekend breakfast or breakfast for dinner), I'm all about the easy. I don't want to be separating eggs or busting out my mixer to whip up egg whites (followed by the requisite, ever so careful folding in thing). Nope. I've never had a waffle that is so good it justifies all that effort :)
Cook's Notes
Be sure to preheat your waffle iron well, setting it on medium-high-ish (or equivalent for your waffle iron). Cook these waffles until golden, to make sure the inside is cooked and the outside is crispy. While my waffle maker has a light that comes on when they are ready, I always watch for escaping steam from the sides. When the escaping steam is minimal, they are about done.
If you'd like to add blueberries to these waffles, simply scatter some (fresh or frozen) over the batter after spooning your batter into your waffle maker.
You can use milk or buttermilk for these. Use whatever milk you have in the fridge. And while I haven't tried it myself, I suspect soy or almond milk should work just fine here as well.
These actually keep quite well in the fridge, if you have leftovers or make a bunch and freeze them.
I wait until my waffle iron is preheated before I mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, so my batter doesn't sit mixed very long.
With my round, Belgian style waffle maker (shown below), I get about four 7-inch diameter/1-inch thick waffles from this recipe. Of course, you can double as needed.
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This is the waffle maker that I own and love! It makes perfect, thick waffles every time. It also has removable plates, so cleaning it is super easy.
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates
Simply Perfect Classic Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 7 Tbsp vegetable oil, or other neutral tasting liquid oil
- 1 1/2 cups milk, or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron before starting to mix your batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the middle. Break the eggs into the well and beat lightly with a fork. Add the oil and milk and stir until moistened (Some lumps are ok. Doesn't need to be smooth. Just moistened.)
- Spoon batter into hot waffle iron and cook until golden and crispy.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.
STELA SHEHU says
My goodness! My 6 & 8 yo gobble these up like crazy. They keep saying how fluffyyyy they are :) I add about 4 TBSP of ground flaxseed too and serve them with honey and strawberries on top. Perfection.
Jennifer says
So glad to hear, Stela :) Thanks so much!
Brittany says
Awesome easy recipe. No beating egg whites which is nice. Love them. Thank you so much. I might just add a bit of vanilla next time.
Jennifer says
So glad you enjoyed them, Brittany and yes, you can never go wrong with a bit of vanilla :) Thanks!
Helen says
Hi there, these sound fabulous, thank you - will definitely be trying them with my new waffle maker 😀😋 Do you have a few topping suggestions you can recommend? Thank you!
Jennifer says
Hi Helen, I like blueberries myself, like the easy blueberry sauce from this post - https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/mini-dutch-pancakes-warm-blueberry-sauce/
Sauteed apples with a little cinnamon is nice, too. Or I don't think you can beat sliced strawberries and a bit of whipped cream :) Enjoy!
Helen says
Fantastic, thank you so much, they sound yummy 😋
Lolo says
I am 11 and i love them
People say i am too small to bake
But i prove them wrong🤯
After they eat their minds are blown away🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Jennifer says
You go! So glad you enjoyed them and proved them wrong :) Happy baking!
Daniela Alicandro says
Made these this AM ... perfect !
The best I ever made. Thanks for sharing this!
Jennifer says
So glad to hear, Daniela :) Thanks so much!
fariel says
love this recipe!! very easy and quick to make,highly recommend and will for sure use it again!
Jennifer says
So glad to hear! Thanks so much :)
devonna says
So AMAZING very good with strawberry sauce !
Jennifer says
Glad you enjoyed them and love the sound of strawberry sauce :) Thanks!