The Perfect Way to Make Waffles 🧇 Light, Crispy and Fluffy Inside

Steps

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1. 1
   Separate 4 eggs into yolks and whites, keeping them in separate bowls.
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2. 2
   In a large bowl, sift 300g flour and add a pinch of salt and 11g baking powder. Create a well in the center and add the 4 egg yolks.
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3. 3
   Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 180ml whole milk, and 90ml sparkling water.
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4. 4
   Pour in 120g melted butter and whisk thoroughly until the batter becomes smooth and homogeneous.
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5. 5
   Pour the 4 egg whites into a clean bowl and beat with an electric mixer. Once they begin to foam, gradually add 50g sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form (bird's beak shape).
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6. 6
   Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to deflate them.
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7. 7
   Cover the batter with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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8. 8
   After 30 minutes, gently stir the batter with a spatula to loosen it.
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9. 9
   Preheat the waffle maker for 5 minutes until thoroughly hot. Pour one ladle of batter into the waffle maker and close the lid.
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10. 10
    Cook for about 5 minutes or until no more steam escapes. Repeat with remaining batter to make 9 waffles total.
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11. 11
    Store the waffles in an airtight container to preserve their crispy and fluffy texture. If they soften, briefly toast them in a toaster. Serve and enjoy!
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