How To Make Perfect Waffles

Have you ever wanted to know how to make perfect waffles? I’ve got you covered. This easy waffle recipe makes crisp homemade waffles every time! They’re sweet, fluffy, golden and seriously the best!

If you love breakfast recipes like we do, try our Buttermilk Blueberry Scones recipe too!

Easy Homemade Buttermilk Waffles

You are in for a treat with my homemade waffles! I’ve finally developed a perfectly buttery crisp waffle that is better than any waffle I’ve ordered out. Yes that’s right, I’m going to say it: this is the best waffle recipe ever!

I have learned that it’s important to get to know your waffle maker. They are all going to cook a bit different, so test out timing with the first one to make sure you get the perfect golden brown color and crispness. The KitchenAid Waffle Baker is seriously the best waffle maker I’ve ever worked with. I’ve had it for many years and forget how much I love it every time I bring it out. If you are in the market for a new one, I highly recommend this one.

Try my Mickey Mouse Waffle Recipe too! Follow Picky Palate on Instagram for daily recipe inspiration!

What You’ll Need

Let’s take a look at the ingredients you’ll need to make homemade waffles at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details.

• All-Purpose Flour– All-purpose flour is the main dry ingredient in this pancake recipe.
• Granulated Sugar– Granulated sugar is a fine sugar that adds sweetness to the recipe.
• Baking Powder– Baking powder helps the waffles rise.
• Baking Soda– The baking soda helps the waffles rise.
• Kosher Salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt. I prefer using this variety for my cooking and baking.
• Large Eggs– For consistency, I always use large eggs for my baking and cooking.
• Buttermilk– (no substitutions)- Find buttermilk in the milk section of the grocery store. Don’t use the powder that you add liquid to.
• Milk– 2% works great.
• Butter– I use salted butter for my cooking and baking.
• Pure Vanilla Extract– For best tasting results, use pure vanilla extract.

How To Make Homemade Waffles

Preheat Waffle Iron and Mix Dry Ingredients. Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl, stir to combine.

Whisk Egg Whites. Place egg whites into a medium mixing bowl, whisk continuously until stiff peaks form.

Mix Wet Ingredients. Pour buttermilk, milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg yolks into a large bowl, whisk to combine.

Slowly Stir Wet Ingredients To Dry Ingredients. Stirring gently, pour wet ingredients to dry ingredient bowl. Stir until just combined.

Fold In Egg Whites Until Just Combined. Very gently fold in egg whites until batter is just combined.

Cook Waffles. Scoop 1/2 cup of batter and place into center of waffle iron, close lid and let cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 1/2 minutes depending on your waffle iron. Remove hot waffles and place on cooling rack. Continue cooking waffles until all batter is used.

Prepare Buttermilk Syrup. To prepare buttermilk syrup, place butter, sugar and buttermilk into a small saucepan. Stir until melted and comes to a low boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Syrup will foam up. Let sit aside and stir occasionally until foam has gone down. To serve, place waffles onto serving plates, top with fruit of choice and drizzle with warm buttermilk syrup.

Can I Use Any Kind Of Waffle Maker?

Yes, you can use any waffle maker you have for this recipe, just watch cook time according to each waffle maker as it will vary from brand to brand, size to size.

Waffles seem to make everything better don’t they? Perfect for weekends, holidays and any celebration really.

How To Serve Waffles

Serve  waffles warm with your favorite fresh fruit on top or on the side. We like to make our homemade buttermilk syrup to drizzle on top. See recipe below for our favorite syrup.

How To Store and Reheat Leftovers

Store any leftover waffles without syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, toast them in the toaster to keep the crispness..

Can I Freeze This Waffle Recipe?

Yes! Let the waffles come to room temperature, then place in a freezer safe container. Place a sheet of parchment paper between each waffle to prevent them from sticking together. Waffles will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. Place in toaster until hot and crisp to enjoy again.

Tips for Making The Best Waffles

• Invest In a Good Waffle Maker. I have really loved having our KitchenAid Waffle Maker. Do I use it every week? No I don’t, however what a treat when I do bring it out.
• To Prevent Lumps: Make sure you add the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and not the other way around. The best way to do this is to have all of your dry ingredients whisked together in a bowl and your wet ingredients all whisked together in a separate bowl as I recommend in this recipe.
• Get Creative With Waffle Toppings. Use your favorite fruit, nuts, sweet candies and even fried chicken! Pretty much anything goes with waffles!

Try More Delicious Breakfast Recipes

• Strawberry Shortcake French Toast Bake
• Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
• Churro Cinnamon Roll Waffles

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How To Make Perfect Homemade Waffles

Have you ever wanted to know How To Make Perfect Waffles? I've got you covered. Perfectly crisp, yet sweet and soft in the center, this homemade waffle recipe is unbeatable!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Jenny

Cost: $20

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Equipment

• Waffle Iron
• mixing bowl
• whisk
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs whites and yolks separated
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup milk I used skim
• 1 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Classic Buttermilk Syrup from the Picky Palate Cookbook

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat waffle iron. Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl, stir to combine. Place egg whites into a medium mixing bowl, whisk continuously until stiff peaks form.
• Place buttermilk, milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg yolks into a large bowl, whisk to combine then slowly stir into dry ingredients. Once combined, fold in egg whites until just combined.
• Scoop 1/2 cup of batter and place into center of waffle iron, close lid and let cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 1/2 minutes depending on your waffle iron. Remove hot waffles and place on cooling rack. Continue cooking waffles until all batter is used.
• To prepare buttermilk syrup, place butter, sugar and buttermilk into a small saucepan. Stir until melted and comes to a low boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Syrup will foam up. Let sit aside and stir occasionally until foam has gone down. To serve, place waffles onto serving plates, top with fruit of choice and drizzle with warm buttermilk syrup.

Notes

Note: I use the KitchenAid waffle baker. Cooking time will vary per brands of waffle irons. Test out one waffle to see how long baking time is.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 230mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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