Name: Classic Waffle Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup light oil, such as canola or vegetable; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1 3/4 cups milk (I normally use 2%)

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This Classic Waffle Recipe makes waffles that are perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They're delicious and easy waffles that we make all the time at our house. It's simply the best waffle recipe! (Heart waffle iron encouraged but not required!)

If you're a fan of traditional types of waffles, you'll also love these easy Extra Light and Fluffy Homemade Waffles and Classic Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles recipes.

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Picture this: A quiet, crisp morning on the porch as the sun comes up. A refreshing cup of orange juice sits next to a plate piled high with warm, buttered waffles that you drizzle some syrup over top. You enjoy your rich breakfast with the company of a good book and no rush to the next place, task, or errand.

Doesn't that sound like heaven?! I'm here to tell you, friend, you deserve a morning like that, even if it's once in a blue moon! These decadent Basic Waffles are the perfect addition to a relaxing morning, and they're also a great option for kids' slumber parties or a celebratory Friday morning at the end of a school year. Whatever your mornings look like, add a little joy and a lot of tastiness to them with these classic waffles. (And to make 'em even more fun, use a heart-shaped waffle iron!)

How do you make waffles crispy?

Every waffle maker is a little different, so be sure to follow the instructions for yours to get the best end result with a lovely, crunchy outside and a moist, fluffy inside. For a little extra crunch on the outside, place them in a 250 degree F. oven on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes!

Pro Tip: Don't stack your waffles! The steam will take away from the crispy outside. Let them rest in a single layer on a wire rack before serving.

How thick should waffle batter be?

You'll want your batter to be a similar consistency to honey with some small lumps in it. The lumps add a little more fluff and tenderness to the finished product. The batter shouldn't be to thick that it sticks completely to your whisk, but it also shouldn't be watery thin.

How do you know when waffles are done?

Most waffle irons communicate when they're all done with a light or a beep; take a look at your iron's instructions to see what to keep an eye or ear out for. If yours doesn't have any of those bells or whistles (or lights, for that matter), then a good rule of thumb is to wait for the waffle iron to stop steaming. When it's no longer steaming, that usually means the waffle is all ready.