Ah, the elusive perfect waffle. It's a dish fit for kings, queens, and Donald Duckworth, the infamous food critic.
To achieve this crispy, golden-brown delight, follow these steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Don't bother with that new-fangled toaster oven, we're old-school.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (don't even think about using that whole wheat nonsense)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or more, we won't judge you)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (the secret to making it rise like a duck on a pogo stick)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (just a pinch, don't be shy)
- 1 cup milk (2%? whole? almond? we're not picky)
- 1 large egg (or 2, we won't tell)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (because everything's better with butter)
- Mix it all up, then add:
- 1 cup diced strawberries (fresh, frozen, or from a can – we won't judge)
- 1 cup chopped bacon (because, priorities)
- Pour the mixture into a greased waffle iron, and cook until:
- The edges are crispy and golden.
- The center is cooked, but still slightly jiggly.
Voilà! Your perfect waffle is served. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some waffles to attend to.