Pink Breakfast Waffles
These easy pink waffles are fluffy inside with lightly crisp edges and a classic buttermilk-and-vanilla flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, they make a cheerful breakfast for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or brunch.
Equipment
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Waffle maker
- Ladle or measuring cup (for pouring batter)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plain flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar superfine sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium eggs
- 6-8 drops pink liquid food coloring or gel coloring as needed
Optional Toppings
- chocolate syrup for optional garnish
- fresh berries for optional garnish
- whipped cream for optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons caster sugar, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, eggs, and pink food coloring until smooth.½ cup unsalted butter, 1¾ cups buttermilk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 medium eggs, 6-8 drops pink liquid food coloring
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine; just avoid overmixing.
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid and helps the batter cook evenly.
- While the batter is resting, preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once heated, lightly grease the waffle iron if needed. Pour in the amount of batter recommended for your machine; a large Belgian-style waffle maker may require about 1 cup (240 ml).
- Close the lid and cook until the steam has slowed, the edges are lightly crisp, and the waffle releases easily. This takes approximately four minutes in many waffle makers, although the exact time will vary.
- Carefully remove the waffle and place it on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining batter and serve with chocolate syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or your preferred toppings.chocolate syrup
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Measure the flour carefully. Avoid packing flour into the measuring cup, as too much can make the waffles dense.
- Do not overmix. Stir only until no dry flour remains. Small lumps are normal.
- Rest the batter. A 5–10 minute rest allows the flour to absorb the liquid and helps the batter cook evenly.
- Preheat the waffle maker completely. A properly heated iron produces better browning and makes sticking less likely.
- Adjust the color gradually. Gel coloring is more concentrated than liquid coloring, so use it sparingly.
- Keep cooked waffles crisp. Place them in a single layer on a wire rack in a 200°F (95°C) oven while you finish the batch.
- Do not stack hot waffles. Trapped steam will soften the edges.
- Yield varies by waffle maker. The number of waffles will depend on the size and depth of your machine.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 3mg
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