Start your day with a sweet and delightful treat by making these delicious strawberry waffles. These light and fluffy waffles are infused with fresh strawberries and topped with a mouthwatering strawberry sauce. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch and will impress your family and friends. Get ready to indulge in a burst of fruity flavors and indulge in a stack of these irresistible strawberry waffles.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced for serving
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites and diced strawberries into the batter.
- Preheat and lightly grease a waffle iron.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron (amount depending on the size of your waffle iron) and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- While the waffles are cooking, make the strawberry sauce by combining the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the waffles from the iron and serve topped with the strawberry sauce, additional sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and mint leaves if desired.
