Our all-time favorite Waffle Recipe; these waffles are light and fluffy inside with a nice crisp exterior. They pair perfectly with syrup and fresh berries. (Truthfully, they're even delicious plain!)
PREP: Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, then chill to room temperature. In a liquid measuring cup, add 1 tablespoon white vinegar and fill to the 1-cup line with milk. Whisk and let sit for 5 minutes.
DRY INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Adjust salt according to preference and type (e.g., fine sea salt - add 1/2 teaspoon). Stir in brown sugar until combined. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
WET INGREDIENTS: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk with a fork. Add vanilla and heavy cream, whisk to combine. Pour in milk and vinegar mixture, whisk until fully combined.
COMBINE: Pour wet ingredients into well of the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a wooden spoon until mostly combined (about 10 strokes), leaving a few streaks of flour. Add the melted butter (now at room temperature), stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
PREHEAT: Allow batter to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat waffle iron (Note 1). Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°F. Prepare a large sheet pan with a cooling rack on top and set aside.
COOK: Using a 1/3 measuring cup, pour batter onto waffle iron and cook following the manufacturer's instructions. If your waffle maker lacks a timer, cook until steam stops (typically 4 and 1/2 to 5 minutes - Note 2). Transfer waffles to prepared sheet pan with a cooling rack to keep them crisp, and place in the 200-degree oven or serve immediately with desired toppings. Repeat until all batter is used.
Notes
Note 1: Avoid using cooking spray on nonstick surfaces. It can build up and ruin the non-stick coating. Instead, lightly brush melted butter over the pan's surface.Note 2: Unsure when your waffle is ready? Many waffle irons signal completion with a light or beep. If yours doesn't, wait until steam stops seeping from the sides. Avoid opening the iron until steam ceases!Nutritional information is for waffles without any toppings.