If you love cooking like I do it doesn’t seem like work to make things from scratch versus buying a prepared mix.
After all, cooking enthusiasts love the process of creating a dish from start to finish. Call us crazy, but we thrive on it.
Cooking and baking from a packaged mix is a convenience and time saver, especially in today’s fast-paced world, and sometimes it makes a lot of sense, but it does come at a cost…and that cost is usually a less flavorful result than what a homemade version produces.
This recipe which comes from fellow food blogger, In Jennie’s Kitchen, for homemade waffles is a win win. It is convenient and quick, and the ingredients are most likely in your pantry already.
The waffles are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, and whether dripping with real Vermont maple syrup and/or topped with delicious berries you will want to make them over and over again.
Here is the recipe from Jennie herself…
Quick & Easy Homemade Waffles
Makes 5 to 6 Belgian-style waffles
You’ll never use a mix again after you try this super easy recipe.
1 ¾ cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl. In another bowl, beat the milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture over the dry mixture and stir with a fork until just combined. Let sit five minutes to “develop” (just a fancy word for letting the baking powder activate).
Meanwhile, heat your waffle iron. Pour, or ladle, enough batter to cover about 2/3 of the surface (the rest will spread once you close the top). Most waffle irons have a handy light that goes on or off, signaling the waffles are ready. A sure sign of doneness is once you see all the steam has stopped shooting out.
