Waffles are not difficult to make if you follow a few simple steps.

Waffles are not difficult to make if you follow the steps. You’ll need a waffle iron and either a mechanical egg beater or an electric mixer, but it’s easier and faster than making a cake.  I like to use a Belgian waffle iron but the recipe is the same no matter what shape you’re using.  The steps are as follows:

Preheat the waffle iron.

Place in sifter 3 cups all purpose flour, 1  1/2 tbsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Sift into bowl, make a well in center. Mix together 3 cups milk, 1/2 cup oil, and 3 egg yolks and pour into dry ingredients.  Mix until almost smooth.

Egg whites have been beaten to stiff peaks by mechanical egg beater.

Now take the 3 egg whites and whip them with a hand-held or electric mixer. Fold the egg whites gently into the flour mixture.    

The batter is now prepared, but the battle is not over. You need to oil the waffle iron. You can use a cooking brush or a paper towel or paper napkin. Make sure you coat the entire iron including the crevices. If you do not, parts of the waffle will probably stick to the iron, and not only will you not have a beautiful waffle to eat, you have to spend time cleaning it up. If you oil the iron properly there will be no need to clean it afterwards.  

Now, assuming the iron has been heating for 5-10 minutes, pour the batter in. Do not fill the bottom half of the iron. Leave about 10% of the iron unfilled.

Don't fill the waffle iron all the way.

If you fill it all the way it will overflow and again there will be a big mess. It’s better to have a partial waffle than to see liquid batter pouring out the sides of the iron halfway through cooking. Trust me, I’ve done it both ways.

Now, assuming you’ve partially filled the iron with batter, let the lid down and watch it. It will steam as it cooks. When the steam slows down, you can open it. If you open it too early the waffle will split in half and you will have to clean it up. Of course, if you oiled the iron properly the mess won’t be too bad but still. My iron takes about 3 minutes to cook a waffle. Try not to check too early. 

Pull the waffle out with a fork and place on plate. Put butter on, if desired, immediately.  You can then add

Syrup

Maple syrup

Bananas, strawberries, blueberries or peaches and whipping cream, with or without syrup.

And enjoy!