Easy Waffle Recipe

Name: Easy Waffle Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Turkse recepten
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 8 g vanilla sugar; 45 g granulated sugar; 0.2 g salt; 130 ml sunflower oil; 400 ml milk; 275 g all-purpose flour; 16 g baking powder; powdered sugar; fruit

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This is the only waffle recipe you’ll ever need. With simple ingredients and one simple swap (oil instead of butter) you get waffles that are golden on the outside while staying incredibly soft and fluffy on the inside. No separating eggs, no fuss. Whether you’re making waffles for a lazy Sunday breakfast or a quick weeknight treat, this easy waffle batter comes together in minutes and delivers every time.

30 minutes

10 Portions

Easy

Bake a test waffle first

Every waffle iron runs differently. Before you commit to a full batch, pour a small amount of batter into your iron and bake a single test waffle. Check the color, the texture, and the crispiness. Too pale? Turn the heat up slightly. Getting too dark before the inside is cooked through? Lower it a notch. One test waffle tells you exactly what temperature works best for your iron and saves the rest of your batch from being a disappointment.

Ingredients

Portions

BATTER

2 eggs, medium

8 g vanilla sugar, or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

45 g granulated sugar, 3 tbsps

0.2 g salt, a pinch

130 ml sunflower oil

400 ml milk

275 g all-purpose flour

16 g baking powder, 2 tbsps

EXTRA

powdered sugar

fruit, to taste

Instructions

Ingredienten voor het maken van wafels klaar leggen

Prepare all the ingredients before making the batter.

Eieren mixen met suikers tot een luchtige massa

Add the eggs, vanilla sugar, granulated sugar, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk with a hand whisk or mixer until the mixture becomes light in color and slightly frothy.

Zonnebloemolie, melk en bloem mixen om het wafelbeslag te maken

Pour in the sunflower oil and milk, then mix briefly until smooth. Sift the flour together with the baking powder over the bowl and mix until smooth and lump-free.

For large waffles, use about 65–70 grams of batter per waffle. For smaller waffles, about 45 grams of batter is enough.

Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with a little sunflower oil or butter. Spoon the batter into the waffle iron and spread it evenly.

Wafels goudbruin bakken in een wafelijzer

Bake the waffles for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.

Verse wafels bedekken met een schone theedoek zodat ze heerlijk zacht worden

Carefully remove the waffles from the waffle iron and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Cover them briefly so the waffles stay soft.

Veelgestelde vragen

Is waffle batter the same as pancake batter?

Not quite. Waffle batter typically contains more fat (oil or butter) and sometimes more sugar, which helps create the crispy exterior that a waffle iron produces. Pancake batter is usually thinner and lighter. You can use pancake batter in a waffle iron, but the result will be softer and less crispy than a true waffle.

Why are my waffles not crispy?

The most common causes are too much moisture in the batter, a waffle iron that isn’t hot enough, or opening the lid too early. Make sure your iron is fully preheated before adding batter will make a big difference.

Why do my waffles stick to the iron?

Always grease the iron before each waffle, even if it has a non-stick coating. Also, don’t force the lid open. If the waffle is sticking, it likely needs another minute to finish cooking. It should release naturally.

How much batter per waffle?

For a standard waffle iron, around 65–70g (roughly 1/3 cup) is ideal for large waffles. For smaller irons, 45 g (1/5 cup) is usually enough. When in doubt, start with less. You can always add more.

Can I make waffles without a waffle iron?

Yes. A sandwich press or panini maker works surprisingly well as a substitute. The pressure gives you a similar texture on the outside. You can also cook the batter as thick pancakes in a non-stick pan. The flavor is identical; you mostly miss the grid pattern.