Buttermilk Waffles
on Jan 10, 2024, Updated Mar 04, 2024
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Buttermilk Waffles are perfectly golden brown and fluffy! Made with simple ingredients, this is the best recipe to make breakfast exciting.
Making waffles can seem like a daunting task, but with this recipe you’ll be wondering why you don’t do it more often! With simple ingredients and step by step instructions, you will soon have fluffy, flavorful waffles ready to go.
You can add whatever toppings you or your family wants to these waffles. I always love to add some peanut butter, slices of banana, and maple syrup on top of my waffles. These waffles have a light, sweet flavor that can pair well with anything. After one bite, you’ll agree that you just can’t beat homemade waffles!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is the most fluffy and melt in your mouth homemade waffles!
- Uses basic household ingredients so you can make them in a pinch!
- Gives you a golden brown and crispy outside!
- Can be customized with your favorite toppings!
Equipment You’ll Need
The most important piece of equipment you will need for this recipe is, of course, a waffle maker! Make sure you have one to use, whether it is a mini or regular sized one. Most major grocery stores sell a variety of mini waffle irons in a fun variety of shapes if you are looking for an easy way to put a creative twist on your waffles.
Recipe Ingredients
- Buttermilk—To give your waffle a fine and fluffy texture.
- Salted Butter—Melted. For a nice buttery flavor and help give the waffles a crispy exterior.
- Eggs—Help make the waffles soft and fluffy.
- All-Purpose Flour—You can also use half all-purpose and half whole wheat flour.
- White Granulated Sugar—Gives the waffles a little bit of sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract—Amplifies the sweetness of the waffles.
- Baking Soda—Helps the waffles expand as they cook.
- Baking Powder—Gives your waffles a golden brown color.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Buttermilk Waffles
Step #1. Microwave your butter until it is completely melted. Add the butter to a mixing bowl with the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk the ingredients until homogenous.
Step #2. Whisk in the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Make sure there are no clumps of flour in the batter.
Step #3. Whisk in the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Make sure there are no clumps of flour in the batter.
Step #4. Cook your waffles until they are golden brown on both sides. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
These are two different kinds of waffles, but they are both delicious! Belgian waffles tend to be thicker and have bigger, deeper pockets due to using yeast in the recipe. Buttermilk waffles are still fluffy, but have a slightly different texture since you do not include yeast. As a result, buttermilk waffles have a more pancake-like batter. Both are delicious, and can be topped with a variety of sweet and decadent ingredients!
With waffles, it is important to make sure that your batter is the right consistency so that you get a waffle that is fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside! You do want your batter to be on the thicker side, but not too thick to scoop into your waffle iron. If you find that the batter is runny or too thin, try slowly incorporating a tablespoon of flour at a time until you have the right thickness.
Expert Tips
- You can use unsalted butter instead, as long as you add a teaspoon of salt to the waffle batter.
- Your butter might have a few clumps in it as it cools, but that is totally okay. As long as there are no large clumps your batter will cook just fine!
- If you want to add a little extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your waffles! You can also replace the granulated sugar with brown sugar to switch things up.
- Be careful not to over mix your batter, as this will cause the waffles to be less fluffy and more dense when you cook them. Mix it just enough to where all the ingredients are incorporated and your batter will be ready to go!
- Making these waffles in bulk and then storing them in the freezer is an awesome way to meal prep and an easy alternative to buying frozen waffles!
- It’s a good idea to spray your waffle maker with cooking spray before adding the batter to ensure that your waffles don’t stick.
How to Serve Buttermilk Waffles
There are so many great ways you can serve these delicious buttermilk waffles! You can never go wrong with whipping up a batch of these waffles and serving them alongside some eggs and easy bacon made in the air fryer. I also love to provide different topping options so that everyone can customize their own waffle. You can use maple syrup, buttermilk syrup, Nutella, jam, fresh strawberries or raspberries, whipped cream, and so much more.
How to Store Leftover Waffles
Any leftover waffles can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store your waffles in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. The waffles can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 seconds. You can also store these waffles in the freezer for up to 3 months! Allow them to cool down before storing them to prevent the waffles from sticking together. When you are ready to enjoy them again, reheat two waffles at a time in a toaster or the microwave for 45 seconds to a minute.
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Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, microwave the butter in a small bowl until it is completely melted.
- Add the butter to a large mixing bowl along with the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk the wet ingredients together until homogenous.
- Gently whisk in the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Make sure there are no unincorporated clumps of flour in the batter.
- If you are making mini waffles, cook 1/3 cup of batter in a preheated waffle iron for about 3 minutes. If you are making large waffles then cook 2/3 cup of waffle batter. This will make roughly 6 large waffles or 12 small waffles.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can store these waffles in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store your waffles in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
- You can store your waffles in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you are storing your waffles in the freezer then you will want to let them cook down before storing them.
- Doing so will help prevent the waffles from sticking together.
- Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster. Alternatively you can microwave them for 45 seconds to a minute. Microwave refrigerated waffles for 30 seconds.
- For some extra flavor? Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to your waffles. You can also replace the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
- You can use unsalted butter if you add a teaspoon of salt to the waffle batter.
- Your butter may have a few clumps in it as the butter cools, but that is okay. As long as there are no large clumps your batter will cook just fine.
