Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for serving
- Maple syrup or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Waffle Iron:
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Cook Waffles:
- Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter per waffle (adjust based on your waffle iron size).
- Close the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve:
- Remove the cooked waffles from the waffle iron and place them on a serving plate.
- Top each waffle with fresh berries and drizzle with maple syrup or add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the Belgian waffles immediately while warm and enjoy the delicious combination of fluffy waffles with sweet, fresh berries.
This recipe makes approximately 4-6 Belgian waffles, depending on the size of your waffle iron.
Adjust the toppings and servings as per your preference and enjoy a delightful brunch treat!