Instructions

• Preheat your waffle iron to the temperature recommended by the manufacturer or to medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 2 tablespoons white sugar until evenly combined.
• In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs until blended. Add 1½ cups warm milk, ⅓ cup melted butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; whisk until the mixture is uniform.
• Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula or whisk just until the batter is combined and mostly smooth—small lumps are okay. Do not overmix.
• If your waffle iron requires it, lightly grease the cooking surface before the first waffle.
• Pour about ¾ cup batter (or the amount recommended by your waffle iron’s manufacturer) onto the center of the hot waffle iron, close it, and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp and the steam has mostly stopped—about 3–5 minutes, depending on your iron.
• Carefully remove the cooked waffle and repeat with the remaining batter. Transfer waffles to a wire rack briefly to keep them from steaming and becoming soggy before serving.