Uncle G’s Famous Waffle Recipe: Crispy, Fluffy & Homemade

Uncle G’s famous waffle recipe converted me into a devoted waffle fan. If you’ve never been wild about waffles, give this one a try — it might change your mind.

A stack of round waffles on a blue plate.

This recipe comes from my brother-in-law and has become a beloved signature in our family. My daughter coined the name “Uncle G’s” when she asked me to make them for breakfast one morning.

Crispy on the outside, light and tender on the inside — simply delightful.

Uncle G’s Famous Waffles

I didn’t even own a waffle iron before this recipe convinced me I needed one. It was worth the purchase. These waffles freeze beautifully: separate each waffle with a piece of parchment, place them in a freezer bag, and toast a frozen waffle for a quick, satisfying weekday breakfast.

Prepare the ingredients and equipment first. Melt the butter and let it cool. In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Set the dry mix aside.

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with a hand mixer at medium-high speed for about 1 minute. Add the milk and the dry ingredients, then mix at medium speed until well combined. Stir in the cooled melted butter and mix briefly to incorporate.

In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

Preheat your waffle iron to the desired temperature.

Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, taking care not to deflate them. Fold until the batter is light and airy.

Spoon the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.

Serve with extra butter and real maple syrup, or top with whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar. These waffles are wonderful any way you like them.

Fluffy Waffle Recipe

Uncle G’s Famous Waffles

Buttery waffles with a crisp exterior and soft, tender interior — some of the best you’ll make at home.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Don’t Sweat The Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups milk

Instructions

Melt and cool the butter.
Whisk the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
Separate the eggs.
Beat the egg yolks with a hand mixer at medium-high speed for 1 minute.
Add the milk and dry ingredients, mixing at medium speed until the batter is smooth and combined.
Add the cooled melted butter and mix until blended.
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Heat your waffle iron to the desired temperature.
Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter without deflating them, keeping the mixture light and airy.
Spoon the batter onto the waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp.

Notes

Waffle irons vary. This is written for a Belgian-style iron and yields about 8 waffles when using roughly 3/4 cup of batter per waffle.

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