Gather flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla
Preheat the waffle iron
Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl
Whisk the wet ingredients in another bowl
Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed
Lightly grease the waffle iron if needed
Pour batter into the waffle iron
Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crisp
Remove the waffle carefully
Repeat with the remaining batter
Serve warm with desired toppings