Classic Homemade Waffles with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• •1 tablespoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •2 large eggs
• •1 3/4 cups whole milk
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• •1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for whipped butter)
• •1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for whipped butter)
• •1/4 cup maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are fine.

4. 4

   Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

5. 5

   Lightly grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter.

7. 7

   In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together on high speed until soft peaks form to make the whipped butter.

8. 8

   Top cooked waffles with whipped butter and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.