Classic French Gaufres
A simple recipe for light and crispy French waffles, known as gaufres. This batter comes together quickly and produces waffles that are tender on the inside with a delicate, crunchy exterior, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 573 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
batter
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 2 tspbaking powder
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 2 pcsegg, large, lightly beaten
- 300 mlwhole milk
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tspvanilla extract
garnish
- 2 tbsppowdered sugar, for dusting(optional)
Equipment
waffle iron · ladle · wire rack · small saucepan · whisk · large mixing bowl · medium mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Whisking the dry ingredients first ensures the leavening agent is evenly distributed.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
About 2 min
- 3
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, then set aside to cool slightly.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Letting the butter cool prevents it from scrambling the eggs when combined.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
About 1 min
- 5
Gently stir the melted butter into the batter until incorporated.
About 1 min
- 6
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the gluten to relax and the flour to hydrate, resulting in a more tender waffle.
- 7
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A fully preheated iron is key to a crispy exterior.
- 8
Ladle the batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron, using enough to cover about two-thirds of the surface.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The exact amount of batter will depend on the size of your waffle iron.
- 9
Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and steam is no longer escaping from the sides.
About 4 min
- 10
Carefully remove the finished waffle and place it on a wire rack to prevent it from getting soggy.
About 1 min
- 11
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the iron between waffles if necessary.
About 15 min
- 12
Dust the warm gaufres with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 573kcal
- Protein
- 12.1g
- Carbs
- 72.1g
- Fat
- 26.1g
- Fibre
- 1.7g
- Sugar
- 23.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store completely cooled waffles in an airtight container or zip-top bag.
Reheat in a toaster or in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 3-5 minutes until crisp.