Homemade German Waffles (Herzwaffeln)
An easy recipe for homemade German waffles (Herzwaffeln). Slightly sweet and incredibly buttery, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Servings: 9 waffles
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened butter and sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until well combined.1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar
- Add vanilla extract and eggs. Mix well.1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 eggs
- Add the dry ingredients including flour, a pinch of salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt
- Slowly stir in the milk and combine everything for 1-2 minutes until you have a lump-free, smooth batter. The mixture will resemble a thick pancake batter.1 cup whole milk
- Preheat the waffle iron and bake your first waffle. Store the finished waffles under a tea towel until serving to keep them warm.
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Notes
Waffle maker: I use a standard, non-stick heart-shaped waffle iron to bake these waffles. Make sure you're pre-heating the waffle iron the first time you're adding the waffle mixture to prevent it from sticking to the iron.
Non-stick waffles: The recipe includes enough butter for the waffles to easily be removed once baked. If your batter however sticks to the waffle iron, simply grease the iron with extra butter before baking.
For fluffier waffles, separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter and cook the waffles immediately.
Storage: You can store these German waffles in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can slightly reheat them in the oven, microwave, or toaster. The best way to freeze waffles is to stack them in a freezer-proof container with a piece of parchment separating them so they don't stick together. They will store for up to 3 months. You can reheat them in a toaster, microwave, oven, or simply defrost them at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
