Classic Blueberry Waffles

1.Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter.

2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3.In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

5.Fold the fresh blueberries gently into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing.

6.Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron (usually about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, depending on your waffle iron size). Spread slightly if needed, but do not overfill.

7.Close the waffle iron and cook the waffles until golden brown and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes, or according to your waffle iron's instructions.

8.Carefully remove the waffle and place it on a wire rack to keep crisp. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron as needed.

9.Serve the waffles warm, topped with maple syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.