I woke up early on the morning of Easter Sunday and surprised my parents with a special meal. Neither of my parents were expecting me to wake up before 10 o’clock, but I did! I took advantage of them sleeping and warmed up the waffle maker. I was more than ready to make some amazing waffles! I had a recipe jotted down on a tattered piece of notebook paper that I had wanted to try for weeks, so I gave it a go. I had no clue that these would become Perfect Waffles!
A lot goes into creating the perfect waffle. Everyone likes waffles of various consistencies, which makes it difficult to cook for a crowd. This recipe for “Perfect Waffles” comes from the new cookbook: Our Sweet Basil Kitchen by Cade and Carrian Cheney. They’ve truly created the perfect waffle recipe! My waffles turned out slightly crispy on the outside but soft and warm on the inside. I do not believe there is a better consistency for a waffle on this entire planet!
These waffles are filling. I was full after eating one and a half, which isn’t like me! Normally I’ll finish the second one out of pure determination. The versatility of waffles is something I have always liked about them. You can top waffles with anything! And if you’re feeling adventurous, maybe even put the toppings IN the waffle!
My parents were quite shocked when I woke them up with a piping hot breakfast laid out on the table. We all agreed that these were the best waffles we have ever eaten… I don’t know how I could ever eat waffles from a boxed mix or iHop ever again 🙁
I topped my waffles with fresh berries and maple syrup. That is always my go-to topping for pancakes/waffles and occasionally yogurt with granola. I am a huge fan of these Perfect Waffles. They are easily the best waffles I have ever made. Enjoy!
— PLEASE HELP —
My family is debating the right way to pronounce the word “syrup.” My dad believes it is pronounced “see-rup” as in see-saw. My mom and I believe it is pronounced “sir-up” as in Sir Lancelot. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!
Here are a few more waffle recipes you might enjoy:
- Classic Buttermilk Waffles by Brown Eyed Baker
- Pumpkin Waffles by Recipe Boy
- Blueberry Cake Waffles by The Baker Mama
- French Toast Waffles by Recipe Girl
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Andrea
Saturday 20th of May 2023
One syllable, surp! These are fab, thanks for sharing!
Lorna Evenson
Friday 23rd of June 2017
What kind of waffle iron does your family own? I love making waffles, but mine doesn't ever get the waffles crispy enough. I'm assuming that it is because it may not get hot enough. Also we say both "sir-up" and "seer-up".
recipeboy
Thursday 27th of July 2017
We have the KitchenAid double waffle iron- where you can make two waffles at the same time!
Marisa Viscardi
Tuesday 6th of June 2017
I used to say see rup, now years later I say sir up .. weird, right?
Erin
Monday 8th of May 2017
We do breakfast for dinner once a week so these are going on the list this week! Can't wait! We say sir-up in central Illinois!
renee
Monday 8th of May 2017
What kind of waffle maker did you use? I try everything to get our waffles crisp but nothing helps. Does the cornstarch in your recipe help that ?
recipeboy
Wednesday 14th of June 2017
Kitchenaid waffle baker... and yes, that's what the cornstarch does!