Start by melting your butter, either on the stove or in the microwave. Add oil to the melted butter to cool it down to room temperature. Set aside

Mix your all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt in a large bowl.

Whisk together your milk of choice, eggs, and vanilla if you want to use it.

Pour the wet ingredients into the ingredients and start mixing.

While mixing, drizzle in the melted butter and oil, continuing to stir until the last of the dry ingredients just disappear. Let your batter rest for 15 minutes while you preheat your waffle maker.

Scoop about ½ cup, or your waffle iron manufacturer's suggested amount, into each well.

Cook until you achieve your desired level of golden brown deliciousness.

Place finished waffles on a wire rack set over a large sheet pan in a 200°F oven. This will allow access exterior moisture to evaporate leaving behind a beautifully crispy exterior.

I like to serve mine with fresh fruit, butter and syrup, and a dish of sweetened yogurt for dipping. I'm crazy like that.