Waffles

Let's cook

1. 1

   Separate the eggs

   Whisk the yolks with the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Keep the whites in a clean, dry bowl.

2. 2

   Whip the whites

   Beat the whites to soft peaks. This is what gives waffles their lightness — a straight-mixed batter comes out dense.

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   Whipping the whites separately is the single upgrade that makes home waffles good.

3. 3

   Combine, then fold

   Mix the wet into the dry until just combined, then fold in the whipped whites in two additions, keeping as much air as possible.

4. 4

   Heat the iron fully

   Preheat the waffle iron completely. Pouring onto a lukewarm iron gives pale, soft waffles that stick.

5. 5

   Cook until the steam stops

   Pour, close, and cook without opening. When the steam escaping from the sides slows to almost nothing, the waffle is done — usually 4–5 minutes.

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   Steam is the timer. Opening early tears the waffle in half.

6. 6

   Hold on a rack

   Keep cooked waffles on a rack in a 200°F oven, never stacked on a plate, or they steam themselves soggy.

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