The Best Waffles

These are literally the best waffles I've ever eaten - we make them for special occasions. They are made with lots of eggs and cream and taste delicious. Serve with maple syrup, confectioners' sugar, and fresh strawberries or other fruit.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
• cooking spray
• ⅞ cup heavy whipping cream
• 7 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger sparkling water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Combine butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 3

Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. Beat into butter mixture 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with cream. Add a dash of sparkling water in the end to loosen up the batter.

Step 4

Spray the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron, working in batches, and cook according to manufacturer's instructions, 3 to 5 minutes per waffle.