Strawberry Waffles (Print Version)
Fluffy waffles studded with fresh strawberries, ready in 30 minutes. Top with cream and maple syrup.
# What You'll Need:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Whipped cream or yogurt
11 - Maple syrup or honey
12 - Extra sliced strawberries
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; some lumps may remain.
05 - Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Lightly grease the hot waffle iron with additional melted butter.
07 - Spoon the appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook until golden brown and crisp, typically 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Serve the waffles warm, garnished with whipped cream, extra strawberries, and maple syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pockets of juicy strawberries make each bite a delicious surprise—it feels like discovering a hidden gem in every waffle.
- This recipe is so forgiving, it lets you improvise with whatever fruit or toppings you have and still delivers a delightfully fluffy result.
02 -
- If you rush and skip letting the batter rest for a few minutes, your waffles won't be as fluffy—patience really does pay off.
- Overmixing the batter creates tough waffles; I learned the hard way not to chase every lump out!
03 -
- Letting the batter rest 5–10 minutes is the most reliable trick for fluffier waffles—I resisted for months and now never skip it.
- A splash of vanilla (and sometimes a pinch of cinnamon) lifts the flavor, making each batch taste like a new creation.