How to Make Crisp Waffles From Scratch

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Learning how to make crisp waffles has been a breakfast game-changer! I love to hear that telltale crunch when I take a bite of one and it's still crisp after I've drowned it in maple syrup or berries and whipped cream or if I'm feeling crazy, all three. This recipe makes it so easy!

Oh, waffles. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

1. I love all your nooks and crannies, perfect for cradling fruit and syrup and whipped cream.

2. I love that I can whip up a batch and freeze them for a speedy breakfast (or lunch or dinner or snack).

3. I love it when you’re crisp on the outside yet still light and tender inside.

Light, crisp waffles are my favorite kind of waffle. I love to hear that telltale crunch when I take a bite of one and it’s still crisp after I’ve drowned it in maple syrup or berries and whipped cream or if I’m feeling crazy, all three.

How to Make Crisp Waffles

There are three things you need to make crisp waffles at home — cake flour, vegetable oil and whipped egg whites.

Cake flour is all purpose flour with cornstarch added. It creates waffles that are crisp on the outside, tender inside.  Using vegetable oil instead of melted butter – once my go-to for homemade waffle batter – makes your waffles light and airy, not dense. Folding whipped egg whites into the batter also keeps the waffles light and fluffy.

Want waffles for breakfast tomorrow morning? You can make your batter the night before and keep it covered in the fridge overnight. For an easy breakfast on busy school mornings, place waffles on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze. Once they’re frozen, place the waffles in a plastic resealable freezer bag. Use a straw to suck out excess air and seal the bag tightly. When you’re ready to nosh, pop a waffle in a toaster (if your toaster’s wide enough to accommodate a waffle) or in a toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warm and crisp, about 10-15 minutes and you’re ready, set, waffle!

Learning how to make crisp waffles has been a breakfast game-changer! I love to hear that telltale crunch when I take a bite of one and it's still crisp after I've drowned it in maple syrup or berries and whipped cream or if I'm feeling crazy, all three. This recipe makes it so easy!

TIPS:
Cake flour, a mix of all purpose flour and cornstarch, gives these waffles their crispness.

Be sure to whip your egg whites to stiff peaks. This will keep your waffles nice and light.

Cook waffles until they’re golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.

TOOLS:
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TECHNIQUES:
Whipping Egg Whites

Learning how to make crisp waffles has been a breakfast game-changer! I love to hear that telltale crunch when I take a bite of one and it's still crisp after I've drowned it in maple syrup or berries and whipped cream or if I'm feeling crazy, all three. This recipe makes it so easy!

Learning how to make crisp waffles has been a breakfast game-changer! I love to hear that telltale crunch when I take a bite of one and it's still crisp after I've drowned it in maple syrup or berries and whipped cream or if I'm feeling crazy, all three. This recipe makes it so easy!

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