Ingredients:

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
  • 3 large Eggs (separated)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

  1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into the first large mixing bowl. Whisk briefly to combine thoroughly.
  2. In the second bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined. A few small lumps are fine; do not overmix. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. While the batter rests, use a clean bowl and whisk to beat the three egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form. They must hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
  5. Gently add one-third of the whipped egg whites into the batter mixture to lighten it slightly. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites using a rubber spatula until no streaks of white remain. This step ensures fluffiness.
  6. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly brush the plates with oil or cooking spray if necessary.
  7. Ladle the appropriate amount of batter onto the hot iron. Close the lid and cook until the steam stops escaping and the waffles are deep golden brown (usually 4–6 minutes).
  8. Transfer immediately to a wire rack to allow steam to escape and maintain crispness. Serve hot, ideally with a dusting of icing sugar.