Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 420 ml whole milk
02 - 3 large eggs, separated
03 - 80 ml vegetable oil
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 187 grams all-purpose flour
06 - 63 grams cornstarch
07 - 55 grams light brown sugar, lightly packed
08 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
09 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
11 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
12 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt

→ For serving

13 - Maple butter
14 - Maple syrup

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat the waffle iron to a medium-high setting according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, scraping the bottom of the bowl to incorporate all dry flour.
06 - Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, taking care to maintain the mixture's volume for lightness.
07 - Spoon the batter into the preheated waffle iron, filling each cavity two-thirds to three-quarters full. Close the lid and cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch. Repeat with remaining batter.
08 - Serve the waffles warm with maple butter and warmed maple syrup.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Folding whipped egg whites into the batter produces a lighter, crispier waffle texture.
02 - To ensure even waffles, use a ladle, measuring cup, or portion scoop to fill the iron with consistent amounts of batter.