Aretha Frankenstein's Waffles of Insane Greatness

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk (or a combination)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Butter and pure maple syrup, for serving
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder