At times a waffle alone may be enough to tame your appetite for a sweet, light and crisp snack. Waffles smaller than a full size are ideal when you need a simple breakfast or a quick dessert. They are fast and easy to whip up and are the perfect size to pile on all kinds of delicious toppings. This makes about two little waffles — perfect if you have to cook just for yourself or want a simple snack.
Ingredients for Small Waffles
The ingredients form the basis of delicious, perfectly sized waffles you can adorn however you like.
Dry Ingredients:
- One-half cup all-purpose meal This is the building block that gives the waffles structure.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon, for a touch of sweetness.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder Helps the waffles rise and subsequently become fluffy.
- Pinch of salt It enhances the taste.
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg – Adds a bit of structure and lightness to the batter.
- 1/4 cup milk makes the batter come together creamy.
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (or oil) The adds a the crispness and richness.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Provides a rich, sweet flavor (nice but not essential).
How To Make Small Waffles Instructions?
Preheat Your Waffle Iron
Preheat your standard or mini waffle iron. For smaller waffles, use less batter if you are using a standard iron. In both cases, preheated irons also ensure an even cooking process and a nice golden color.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a small mixing bowl combine the sugar, the flour baking powder and the salt. Make sure all ingredients are well combined to form a homogeneous batter.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl mix the egg and then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla extract. Combine and mix until smooth and everything is well combined.
Incorporate the Wet and Dry Ingredients
Add the wet mixture to the bowl and mix all the remaining dry ingredients. Gently mix so that the batter gets tendered. Don’t over-mix, its ok to have some lumps in the batter and it can help give your waffles a fluffy, airy texture.
Cook the Waffles
Use a non-stick spray, or what corresponds with a small amount of butter, and lightly spray the waffle maker. Wait to pour half of the batter into the thinking iron to heat (divide this in half again if you have an automatic waffle maker).
Serve and Enjoy
Carefully remove the waffle from the iron. Repeat with the remaining batter. Spoon out immediately with your favorite toppings!
How to Make the Best Small Waffles?
Avoid Overmixing
Mix the batter with a spoon only until just combined so that the waffles are soft and fluffy. It’s best not to overmix, which will lead to denser waffles.
Customize Your Batter
For a unique extra twist, you can mix in a little cinnamon, a tsp of cocoa powder, or some chocolate chips into the batter if you want.
Keep Waffles Warm
If only cooking a couple of waffles at a time, keep your cooked waffles warm in a 200 degrees F (93degC) oven and transfer cooked waffles to wire racks. It prevents them from getting too wet.
Small Waffles with Topping Ideas
What I love most about these waffles is the variety of toppings you can add. Here are a few tips for boosting the taste of your waffles:
- Maple Syrup and Butter – An all-time favorite topping which may give the.
- Fresh Berries- The Blueberries, the strawberries, the raspberries are very refreshing with fruity taste.
- Nut Butter- Spread almond butter hazelnut, peanut butter, or spreads are to have energetic breakfast.
- Honey and Yogurt – Waffles make a healthy snack, especially if you top it using honey as well as yogurt.
The cinnamon and sugar sprinkle your sugars with some powdered sugar and some cinnamon for a fun sweet and spiced flavor.
Variations on the Small Waffle Recipe
Chocolate Chip Small Waffles
Mix in some chocolate chips to the batter for a delicious dessert that is great for a special breakfast.
Banana Nut Waffles
Mash half a banana and stir it into the batter, along with a handful of chopped nuts. The bananas make the waffles moist, and add their own natural sweetness, too.
Savory Small Waffles
Take out the vanilla and sugar and sprinkle in some cheese or herbs. You can also add some pieces of bacon to make it more savory.
Conclusion
This easy, small waffle recipe is a perfect recipe to make a delicious and Quick meal or snack! With only a small number of ingredients and a couple of minutes you will have the perfect waffle with all your cravings satisfied and these are Homemade recipe. Whether you’re a fan of classic toppings or you want to experiment with different ways to cook, this recipe guarantees to be a staple in your home kitchen.
