The Ultimate Waffles
This fool-proof waffle recipe delivers golden, mouth-watering waffles every time. Light, crisp and endlessly versatile, they’re the perfect base for all your favourite toppings — think berry compote with whipped cream, Nutella and strawberries, or even smoked salmon and avocado. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch or anytime indulgence.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Makes: 10 waffles (approximately) | Recipe by Chelsea Shine @chelseashinefoodcreative
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk
100g butter, melted
3 Otaika Valley Free Range Eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Suggestions (choose one)
Blueberry compote* and Greek yoghurt
Seasonal fruit, whipped cream and honey
Nutella and strawberries
Sliced apple, nut butter and chopped nuts
Bananas, bacon and maple syrup
Buttermilk fried chicken and maple syrup
Smoked salmon, avocado and a poached egg
INGREDIENTS
In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Mix in the milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours (overnight is fine) or cook with the batter straight away.
Heat a waffle iron, grease with butter or oil if needed and spoon in enough batter to just cover the iron. Cook until golden brown and crispy and transfer to a wire rack while you cook the remaining waffles.
Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
DIRECTIONS
Chef’s tip: *To make blueberry compote, add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water to a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix through an additional half cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, simmer for a minute and remove from the heat. Spoon over waffles or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
