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Sunday Morning Waffle Rescue

When the weekend rolls around, the last thing you want to do is venture out to the store for ingredients. That’s why we’ve got you covered with a recipe that uses staples you likely already have on hand.

Pantry-Friendly Ingredients

This recipe relies on common ingredients like butter, milk, eggs, flour, and baking powder. With these essentials, you can whip up a batch of delicious waffles in no time.

Freezer-Friendly Convenience

Leftover waffles can be frozen and toasted for a quick weekday breakfast. Simply place them between sheets of parchment paper in a resealable bag and store in the freezer.

Special Equipment Needed

A pastry brush is the only special tool required for this recipe. Make sure to have it handy before you start.

Pre-Game Plan

If you want to serve your waffles with apricot syrup or strawberry sauce, be sure to prepare them ahead of time.

Recipe Details

Yield: About 7 (5-1/2-inch) Belgian waffles
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 35 minutes
Active Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 3 large eggs
• 3 1/4 cups milk (not nonfat)
• 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest (optional)
• Vegetable oil, for brushing the waffle iron
• Maple syrup, apricot syrup, or strawberry sauce, for serving (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat and Prep

Heat your oven to 250°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and put it in the oven.

Whisk It Up

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl to aerate and break up any lumps. Set aside.

Egg-cellent Addition

Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until just broken up. Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla, and zest (if using), and whisk until evenly combined.

Combine and Stir

Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir with a spoon or rubber spatula until the flour is just incorporated and no streaks remain. The batter may have a few lumps.

Waffle Iron Wizardry

Heat the waffle iron to medium according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Brush the iron with vegetable oil, fill it with batter, close the lid, and cook until the waffle is golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy

Transfer the waffles to the wire rack on the baking sheet in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the iron with oil between each waffle. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.