Description
Rainbow Waffles bring a fun and vibrant twist to classic waffles, perfect for breakfast or brunch. These colorful waffles are made by dividing batter into multiple portions, each tinted with a different food coloring, then layered or plated together to create a visually stunning rainbow effect. Enjoy them hot and crispy with your favorite syrup or toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Additives
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 3/4 cups milk, and 1/2 cup melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Divide and Color Batter: Separate the batter evenly into six small bowls. Add a different food coloring to each bowl—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple—and mix each until the color is uniform.
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Layer Colored Batter: Pour the colored batter into the waffle maker in a sequence or pattern that creates a rainbow effect. You can pour small sections one after another to keep colors distinct.
- Cook Waffles: Cook the waffles until golden brown and crispy, following your waffle maker’s recommended cooking time and instructions.
- Serve: Remove the waffles carefully and serve immediately with syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or any toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring for more vivid colors that don’t thin the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffy waffles.
- Waffle cooking times may vary depending on your appliance; adjust accordingly.
- Serve immediately for best texture; waffles can become soggy if left too long.
- These waffles can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in a toaster or oven.
