Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly brush or spray the plates with Butter or Neutral Oil.
In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, and Salt.
In a separate bowl beat the Eggs, then whisk in the Milk, melted Unsalted Butter, Vanilla Extract, and a splash of Neutral Oil for extra crispness.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined — a few small lumps are fine; avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while the waffle iron finishes preheating; this helps the leavening activate and yields fluffier waffles.
Spoon or pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron, close it, and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp (time will vary by iron, usually 3–5 minutes).
Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack to stay crisp while you cook the remaining batter, re-greasing the iron with Butter or Neutral Oil as needed.
Serve the waffles hot with a pat of Butter and a generous drizzle of Maple Syrup.
