Description
This homemade Buttermilk Waffle recipe yields waffles that are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for stacking high and drizzling with syrup or topping with fresh berries for a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups warm buttermilk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another medium bowl, whisk the warm buttermilk and melted butter together. Then add the eggs and stir until fully combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and whisk gently until just combined; the batter should still have some lumps. Fold in the vanilla extract gently. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly and activate the leavening agents.
- Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour about ⅓ to ½ cup of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, spreading it to about ½ inch from the edges. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, usually indicated by the waffle iron’s light or timer.
- Serve: Remove the waffles carefully and serve hot, topped with syrup, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings for an indulgent breakfast.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest allows for better texture and fluffiness in the waffles.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense waffles; slight lumps are perfect.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar if buttermilk is unavailable.
- To keep cooked waffles crispy while making multiple batches, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven.
- Waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
