This easy waffle recipe is an absolute classic. And with my tips & tricks, the heart waffles are guaranteed to succeed!
In the mood for grandma's waffles? This basic recipe is an absolute classic. You want to know how to make your waffles perfect next time? Then read on!
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Every family needs a good basic waffle recipe. Because waffles are easy to make any time and are a great competition to pancakes and other desserts. With this classic waffle recipe, you'll be all set for the future. And my tips and tricks will help you creating delicious waffles just like grandma used to make them!
Ingredients
After all, waffle batter is nothing more than cake mix. After all, what do they consist of? First and foremost, of basic baking ingredients that you always have at home: Butter, sugar, eggs and flour. You can modify the basic waffle recipe like cake batter by adding cinnamon or cocoa, lemon zest or vanilla pulp, mocha or coconut flakes. And serving the finished hearts with delicious toppings. There are, of course, many different alternatives. But often, it should be the real classic without experiments. The classic one, i show you in this post. My basic waffle recipe is easy and delicious. So preheat the iron already! It can start right away.
How to make the Simple and Classic Waffles
Let's get started! First of all, beat the softened butter with the sugar until fluffy, add the eggs one by one and stir in carefully each time. Now, mix flour with cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Stir in alternately with the milk. Use as much milk as necessary until the dough falls from the spoon with difficulty - like a normal cake batter.
Then, it's time to heat the waffle iron and grease it if necessary. Put about three tablespoons of dough in the center of each, close and bake until golden brown. The waffles are best eaten fresh or kept warm in the oven for a short time, at about 175°F/80°C.
Top Tip
Whether for a cozy brunch, children's birthday party, lunch or coffee get-together, the following basic waffle recipe is a faithful companion 😉 . You want to get started right now? Then read through my tips quickly beforehand. They apply, of course, to all recipes on my page. Whether the healthy or spicy alternatives - or just grandma's waffle recipe.
How do waffles get crispy?
How do you make waffles fluffy?
Which fat do you use for the waffle iron?
How long does a waffle take in the waffle iron?
When do waffles stick to the waffle iron?
Can you make waffles without a waffle iron?
How do you store waffles?
Can waffles be reheated in the microwave or in the toaster?
Recipe Card
Basic Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 150 grams (¾ cup) butter, soft
- 100 grams (½ cup) sugar
- 4 eggs, medium
- 250 grams (2 cups) wheat flour
- 50 grams (⅖ cup) cornstarch, alternatively increase flour quantity to 300g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 300 milliliters (1 ⅓ cups) milk, coarse
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter with the sugar until fluffy, add the eggs one by one and stir in carefully each time.
- Mix flour with cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Stir in alternately with the milk. Use as much milk as necessary until the dough falls from the spoon with difficulty - like a normal cake batter.
- Heat the waffle iron and grease it if necessary. Put about 3 tablespoons of dough in the center of each, close and bake until golden brown. The waffles are best eaten fresh or kept warm in the oven for a short time (at about 175°F/80°C).
Ingredient substitutions
Variations
Since the sweet waffle recipe is so "basic", you can feel free to go crazy with the garnishes and toppings 😉 . For example, serving them with whipped cream, in addition perhaps chocolate sauce and chocolate shavings, alternatively my homemade Nutella, or even a good portion of caramel cream or custard. Of course, the combo with ice cream is not to be underestimated… If you like it fresher and lighter, you can serve cherries, fruit compote or red fruit jelly with the classic waffles.
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About Kathrin & Jan
It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!
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