Description
Brighten up your breakfast with these fun and colorful Rainbow Waffles. Made by dividing classic waffle batter into six vibrant hues, these waffles are perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to add a splash of color to your morning. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and topped with your favorite syrup or toppings, they’re sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Additional
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed to ensure consistent texture in the waffles.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just blended. Avoid overmixing to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Divide and color batter: Split the batter evenly into six small bowls. Add a different food coloring to each bowl—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple—and mix until the colors are vibrant and uniform.
- Preheat waffle maker: Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to heat up thoroughly, following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking.
- Create rainbow pattern: Carefully pour each colored batter in sequence onto the waffle maker, layering them side by side or in rows to create a rainbow effect.
- Cook waffles: Close the waffle maker and cook according to your machine’s recommended time, usually until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the waffles carefully, and serve warm with your favorite syrup, whipped cream, fruit, or other toppings of choice for a delightful colorful breakfast.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay to maintain fluffiness.
- If you don’t have six bowls, divide the batter sequentially and clean the bowl between colors.
- For crispier waffles, cook a little longer but watch to prevent burning.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster.
