These tips from experts will help you make delightful waffles at home.
- To prevent waffles from sticking, spray a light coating of cooking oil onto the waffle plates before cooking your first batch. Don’t get heavy-handed; too much oil will make your waffles greasy.
- Resist the urge to peek at your waffles while they are cooking. Lifting the waffle maker lid before the device finishes the cooking process is a surefire way to ruin your breakfast.
- If you’re preparing several batches of waffles for a family breakfast, keep the first batches warm and crispy in an oven set to 200°F.
- Add extra flavor to your waffles by adding cinnamon, vanilla extract, or nutmeg to the batter.
- For the lightest, fluffiest waffles, separate your egg before preparing the batter, and whip the egg white until it forms soft peaks.
- Don’t overmix your waffle batter, or you’ll end up with chewy results. Stir the batter just enough to mix all the ingredients until smooth.
- Clean your waffle maker’s plates as soon as they cool down enough to handle. Cleanup will be much easier this way.