Strawberry Waffles (Print Version)
Quick, fluffy strawberry-studded waffles ready in 30 minutes; serve warm with cream and maple syrup.
# 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 whole milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Whipped cream or plain yogurt
11 - Maple syrup or honey
12 - Extra fresh strawberries, sliced
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's specifications.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently mix until just incorporated; avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
05 - Gently fold diced strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
06 - Lightly grease the hot waffle iron with unsalted butter. Pour sufficient batter onto the iron, following appliance guidelines for quantity. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per batch, until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
07 - Serve warm waffles topped with whipped cream or yogurt, sliced strawberries, and maple syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- When you fold in the strawberries, each bite feels like biting into summer itself.
- It is quick enough for weekday mornings, yet fancy enough to impress brunch guests.
02 -
- If you crowd the waffle iron, the batter spills everywhere—go slowly and don’t rush adding the next spoonful.
- Letting the batter rest, even just a few minutes, gives you noticeably fluffier waffles every time.
03 -
- Lightly tossing the diced strawberries in flour keeps them from sinking and helps them distribute evenly.
- A hint of lemon zest in the batter brightens all the flavors without overpowering the strawberries.