These light and crispy waffles are delightful for breakfast, a snack, dessert, or even dinner!
Ingredients :
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs divided, room temperature
1⅔ cups milk
⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions :
Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions (or to 400°F if your waffle maker has a temperature gauge).
Place flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. *see note
Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.
Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased waffle iron until most of the wells are covered. Close the lid and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
