American waffles are a popular breakfast food in the United States. They are made from a batter that is typically a mixture of flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter.
The batter is poured into a waffle iron, which is a special appliance that cooks the batter until it is crispy and golden brown.
American waffles step by step
American waffles are usually served with toppings like butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate chips. They can also be served with savory toppings like fried chicken or bacon.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter.
- Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour a ladleful of batter into the center of the waffle iron and close the lid. Cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the waffles from the waffle iron and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the waffles warm, topped with your choice of syrup, butter, fruit, or whipped cream.
While waffles are a delicious breakfast treat, they are also high in calories and sugar. It’s important to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
There are also variations of waffles that use healthier ingredients, such as whole wheat flour or oats, and toppings like fresh fruit and Greek yogurt, which can be a healthier option.
Good luck!