Easy Homemade Breakfast Waffle Recipe

Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. This step is crucial. A properly heated waffle iron will ensure your waffles cook evenly and develop that perfect crisp yet fluffy texture.

In a bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. I recommend using an electric mixer for best results, but whisking thoroughly by hand is also fine.

Add the flour, milk, oil, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix until smooth It's important not to overmix the batter—it's okay to have a few small lumps. Overmixing can lead to tough waffles.

Grease the preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the waffles don't stick. You'll thank me later for this one!

Pour the batter onto the waffle iron, ensuring that you don't overfill it. This takes a bit of practice. Don't worry if you get it wrong the first time; just adjust the amount of batter you pour in next time.

Cook the waffles until they're golden and crisp. This will usually take about 5-8 minutes, but this can vary depending on your waffle iron. The key here is to resist the urge to open the waffle iron too early.

Serve your homemade waffles with your favorite toppings. In our family, pure maple syrup, fresh berries, and a dollop of whipped cream are preferred. But do not hesitate to get creative. After all, the best thing about homemade waffles is making them exactly how you love them. Enjoy!