# What You'll Need:
→ Waffles
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 ¾ cups whole milk
07 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Syrup Dip
09 - ½ cup pure maple syrup
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ For Serving
11 - Optional: fresh berries
12 - Optional: whipped cream
13 - Optional: powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat waffle iron following manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps intact to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour approximately ½ cup batter per waffle. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove waffles and slice each round into four equal quarters.
07 - Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan, stir in maple syrup, and warm for about 2 minutes before transferring to a serving bowl.
08 - Arrange waffle quarters on a platter surrounding the syrup dip bowl, and optionally garnish with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
