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American waffles served with maple syrup

American Waffles with Maple Syrup

American waffles became popular in the United States in the 18th century when a thicker, yet softer version of the Belgian waffle-inspired pastry began to be baked. It is characterized by an airy interior, crispy exterior, and generous drizzling with maple syrup. It has become an iconic breakfast dish in American homes and restaurants alike. Imagine the waffle baking to a golden brown, and the warm, fragrant maple syrup slowly spreading into the crevices. The aroma of the freshly baked pastry instantly creates a breakfast atmosphere – at any time of the day. Tip: If you want to make it even richer, you can mix cinnamon into the batter, or serve it with a pat of butter on top. Leftover waffles can also be frozen and then toasted to a crisp the next morning.

Prep Time 10 min
Preparation 20 min
Total 30 min
1240 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 200 g All-Purpose Flour
⭕ 2 Eggs
⭕ 250 ml Milk
⭕ 80 g Melted Butter
⭕ 30 g Sugar
⭕ 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
⭕ 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
⭕ 1 pinch Salt
⭕ 4 tbsp Maple Syrup

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. This is the base of the dry ingredients, which should be homogenized in advance to avoid baking powder spots in the batter.

    2

    In another bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the milk, melted (but not hot) butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until you have a uniform mixture.

    3

    Gradually pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture, while continuously whisking with a whisk or wooden spoon. Mix until smooth, but do not overmix, so the waffle doesn't become rubbery.

    4

    Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the baking powder to start working and the gluten to relax. This will make the American waffle airier and softer.

    5

    Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a brush. Ladle in the appropriate amount of batter and cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.

    6

    Serve the waffles warm, generously drizzled with maple syrup. Fresh fruit or butter can also be served alongside, but the authentic version is the syrupy, flavorful waffle on its own.