The batter in this waffle recipe is not the same as pancake batter.
Waffle batter uses more egg (plus we beat the whites separately and fold them in) for the most fluffy waffles! The extra egg in a waffle batter makes a crispy exterior surrounding a moist fluffy inside with lots of air pockets.
While you certainly can cook pancake batter in your waffle iron, they won’t have the same texture or flavor that classic waffles have. A pancake recipe will be a bit denser and won’t have the same texture on the outside.
This Waffle Recipe is the perfect way to start Christmas day! Be sure to serve with syrup, whipped cream or yogurt and fresh fruit.
Christmas Waffles
Equipment
- 1 Waffle Maker
Materials
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 large eggs divided
- 1⅔ cups milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker to machine specifications
- Place flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, and butter. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Add egg yolk mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.
- Let mixture stand for an hour.
- Fold in egg whites.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased waffle iron, close the lid and cook about 3-5 minutes or until steam from waffles is reduced.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter, it should be lumpy.
- Preheat the waffle maker and lightly oil with vegetable oil. Do not use cooking spray.
- Put enough batter in the iron so the waffle is almost full, it will run out to the edges a little bit.
You can keep the batter covered in the fridge for a couple of days. Just be sure to whisk well before using again. You can also use whole wheat flour for this recipe.
You can freeze leftovers in ziplock bags and serve them during the week. You can pop them in the toaster to reheat (use a light setting) and they come out nearly as well as freshly made, maybe even slightly crunchier.
