Strawberry Waffles, Light & Fluffy (Printable)
Light, airy waffles with fresh strawberries, served warm with syrup, cream, or extra berries for a bright brunch.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently mix until just combined; it is fine if a few lumps remain.
05 - Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the batter without overmixing.
06 - Lightly brush the preheated waffle iron with melted butter. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the iron and spread evenly. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes per batch, or until waffles are golden and crisp.
07 - Serve waffles warm with whipped cream or yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and additional sliced strawberries if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- If you’re craving something both cozy and fresh, these waffles are perfectly crisp outside and pillowy inside, with bursts of strawberry in every bite.
- They’re fast to make—even when half-awake—and endlessly customizable with any fruit or topping you have on hand.
02 -
- If you rush through without letting the batter rest, you’ll end up with chewier waffles that never quite crisp up—learned that one after a morning of impatience.
- Once, I overmixed and lost the fluffiness; now I barely fold the batter together, and the difference is worth it.
03 -
- Resist opening the waffle iron too soon; steam escaping means soft waffles, so patience pays off.
- Toss berries lightly in flour before folding in—this keeps them from sinking to the bottom and creating soggy spots.