Waffles with Strawberries
The golden waffles are crunchy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Loaded with strawberries, these are the perfect waffle for your next brunch!
Servings 6 waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 1/2-2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter reserve the bowl of butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cup diced strawberries divided
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2-4 mint sprigs optional
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to the package instructions.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and
salt. Mix until combined. - In a separate bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups milk, butter, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add additional milk, by the tablespoon, if batter is too thick. Stir in vanilla extract. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Add waffle batter to preheated waffle maker. Top each waffle with 1/3 cup of chopped strawberries. Close waffle iron lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown.
- Repeat step 5 until all the batter is used.
- Top waffles with whipped cream, extra strawberries, and mint.
Notes
- Lightly sifting the flour is optional but will yield a lighter and fluffier waffle.
- Cooking time will vary based on the model waffle maker used. The 9 minutes is calculated for a waffle maker that makes 2 waffles at a time and the waffles cook for 3 minutes.
- Leftover waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three (3) days. Reheating in a nonstick skillet is recommend for the best results.
- Blueberries or chopped raspberries can be used in place of strawberries.