Combine the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer. Then stir in the dry ingredients one at a time, careful not to over-mix. Cover and set the mixture aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat the waffle iron and prepare it with cooking spray. Add ¼-⅓ cup of batter to the waffle iron, depending on the size of your iron (some irons will come with their scoop).
Let the waffles cool, then top them with butter, maple syrup, and toppings of your choice.
Notes
Expert Tips:
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth, free of lumps, and pourable, but be careful not to over-mix the batter. Otherwise, you will end up with dense, tough waffles.
Unless the instructions for your waffle-iron tell you otherwise, preheat the iron before pouring the batter; this helps the waffles cook evenly and achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
Be careful not to overfill the waffle iron. Most irons come with a scoop for the batter, but if you have misplaced it (like me), start with ¼-⅓ cup.
Follow the recommended cooking time for your iron. It's tempting to check on the waffles before they cook fully, but opening the waffle iron too soon can cause the waffles to tear or stick. Wait until the steam subsides and the waffles are golden brown before opening the iron.
Nutrition Disclosure:
The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.