Light Fluffy Strawberry Waffles (Printable)
Light, fluffy waffles studded with fresh strawberries; crisp edges and tender centers, perfect with cream and syrup.
# What You'll 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 milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Whipped cream or yogurt
11 - Maple syrup or honey
12 - Additional sliced strawberries
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to ensure even cooking.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just blended; do not overmix as some lumps are acceptable.
05 - Carefully fold diced strawberries into the waffle batter, distributing them evenly.
06 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with a small amount of butter. Spoon the prepared batter onto the iron, following the suggested quantity guidelines of the appliance. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
07 - Serve waffles immediately while warm. Top with whipped cream or yogurt, additional diced or sliced strawberries, and maple syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chopped strawberries surprise you with sweet, jammy pockets inside each waffle bite.
- It’s easy enough for weekdays, but elegant enough for any lazy brunch or breakfast in bed.
02 -
- I once overmixed the batter until smooth and ended up with disappointingly dense waffles—lumps are your friends here.
- Letting the batter sit for 10 minutes really does make them fluffier and easier to cook all the way through.
03 -
- Chopping the strawberries small means more even distribution—huge chunks get stuck in the waffle iron grooves.
- Sift the dry ingredients for extra fluffy results, especially if the flour’s been sitting for a while.