Description
Delight in these fluffy and flavorful Cinnamon Waffles paired with a rich and sweet Maple Butter. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these waffles combine warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with a tender crumb, topped off with a luscious maple-infused butter for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the Waffles:
- 1¾ cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Maple Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron to ensure it’s hot and ready for the batter, which helps achieve that perfect golden crisp exterior.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Incorporate Wet into Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; do not overmix to keep the waffles tender.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, which will help give the waffles a light, fluffy texture when folded in.
- Fold Egg Whites into Batter: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, maintaining as much air as possible to ensure fluffiness.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour in the batter as per your waffle maker’s size, close the lid, and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Prepare Maple Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened unsalted butter with pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the waffles hot with a generous dollop of the cinnamon maple butter on top. Optionally, drizzle extra maple syrup for added sweetness and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For crispier waffles, avoid opening the waffle iron too early during cooking.
- Using cornstarch in the batter helps create a lighter, crisp texture.
- Make sure egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks before folding to maximize fluffiness.
- If you prefer dairy-free, substitute whole milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Waffles are best served fresh but can be reheated in a toaster or oven for retention of crispiness.
