Homemade Blueberry Waffles
These Homemade Blueberry Waffles are light, fluffy, and infused with the sweet flavor of fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are made with simple ingredients including flour, eggs, milk, butter, and blueberries.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs separated
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Preheat the Waffle Iron
- Begin by preheating your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. This ensures the waffles will cook evenly and develop a golden, crisp exterior.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of the leavening agents and seasoning.
Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually stir in the melted butter, ensuring the mixture is well combined.
Incorporate the Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Slowly add the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir gently until a smooth batter is formed. Be cautious not to overmix, as this may result in dense waffles.
Prepare the Egg Whites
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer (or by hand) until stiff peaks form. This step is crucial in achieving a light and airy texture in the waffles.
Fold in the Egg Whites
- Carefully fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter using a rubber spatula. Fold gently to retain as much air as possible, resulting in a lighter texture.
Incorporate the Blueberries
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Cook the Waffles
- Ladle the batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to the appliance instructions or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Repeat until all the batter has been used.
Serve
- Serve the waffles warm. They may be accompanied by maple syrup, whipped cream, or additional fresh berries as desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that is suitable for baking (such as a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour). Ensure the baking powder used is certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain gluten-based additives. Verify all other ingredients, such as baking powder and vanilla extract, are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. The recipe’s proportions may remain the same, though you may need to allow the batter to rest for 5–10 minutes to hydrate the gluten-free flour and improve texture.