{"id":"waffles_d44ae8a21d","slug":"classic-american-waffles","title":"Classic American Waffles","description":"Crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside, these golden waffles are the perfect canvas for maple syrup and butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tbsp baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dry Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"large","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 1/2 cups whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":360,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":113,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"oz","form":"melted","notes":"unsalted","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Wet Ingredients","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your waffle iron to its medium-high setting, approximately 375°F (191°C).","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your waffle iron","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.","group":"Mixing","title":"Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. 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