What’s a better way to begin a sunny spring morning then to whip up a batch of homemade waffles?  Below is my basic, go-to waffle recipe.  I usually make a batch of plain waffle batter and then get creative with it by adding all kinds of different ingredients: fresh berries, lemon zest with poppy seeds, apples and cinnamon, mini-chocolate chips, grated cheese and chives, and even, on occasion, rainbow sprinkles.  I also sometimes swap the milk and 2 tbsp of butter for buttermilk.

Waffles

This recipe makes 6 waffles. 

Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs (separated into two different bowls)
• 4 tbsp (1/2 Stick or a 1/4 cup) melted Butter
• 1 1/2 cups Milk
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• Non-stick Spray or melted Butter for the waffle iron

Directions:

1. Preheat the waffle iron.
2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, and set them aside for later.
3. Beat the egg yokes until frothy.
4. Add the milk, butter, honey, and vanilla into the egg yokes and continue to beat.
5. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Combine the ingredients uniformly, but try to not over beat them.
7. Gently fold in the egg whites.
8. Cook the batter in the waffle iron.