Description
These French Waffles are light and crispy, offering a delicate sweetness with hints of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1½ cups whole milk, at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
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Heat the Oil:
- In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately.
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Fry the Waffles:
- Once the oil has reached the desired temperature, dip a traditional French waffle iron into the hot oil to preheat it.
- Remove the iron from the oil and dip it into the batter, ensuring that the batter covers the iron but does not overflow.
- Immediately submerge the batter-coated iron back into the hot oil. Fry until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle from the iron using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, and place it on a paper towel-lined cooling rack to drain excess oil.
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Repeat the Process:
- Repeat the dipping and frying process with the remaining batter, ensuring the oil temperature remains consistent.
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Serve:
- Serve the waffles warm, dusted with powdered sugar, or with accompaniments like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Ensure the waffle iron is properly preheated in the oil before dipping into the batter to prevent sticking.
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature to achieve evenly cooked, crispy waffles.
- These waffles are best enjoyed immediately but can be kept warm in a low-temperature oven if preparing in batches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg