Fluffy Gluten-Free Waffles (Dairy-Free Option)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend (with xanthan gum)
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 large eggs (divided)
• 1 3/4 cup whole milk (see notes)
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Dry: Place flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.

2. 2

   Wet: In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Set aside.

3. 3

   Beat: In a separate medium bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. *see note

4. 4

   Mix: Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.

5. 5

   Preheat: Let the batter rest while you preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions or to 400°F if your waffle maker has a temperature gauge.

6. 6

   Waffle: Drop large spoonfuls onto greased waffle iron until most of the wells are covered. Close the lid and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Belgian waffle makers will cook closer to 5 minutes while smaller models like the one in the photos will be closer to 3 minutes.