Homemade Waffle Recipe

July 24, 2018 60 Comments »

The best waffle recipe ever! Soft and fluffy inside, with a slightly crisp exterior. Easy to make & perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

Waffles! My family loves ’em. How could they not? There’s something so wonderful about a stack of piping hot, golden brown waffles, fresh off the waffle maker.

We mostly eat them for breakfast, but they’re REALLY good for dessert too. Waffles and ice cream is a total classic!

I’m big on make ahead breakfasts for my kids. These chocolate chip muffins are a staple, and I’m a huge fan of scones too (check out these lemon blueberry scones, and these petite vanilla bean scones!). And I always try to keep a batch of these homemade waffles in our freezer too.

In my opinion, this is the best waffle recipe ever! It’s easy to make and the waffles bake up perfect every time. The flavors are perfectly balanced (not too sweet!) and the texture is on point. Soft and fluffy in the middle, with a slightly crispy exterior.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE WAFFLES

Waffles fall into the “quick bread” category of baking, which means they’re leavened with baking powder, and the method is super fast and super easy. With any kind of quick bread, you start by blending the dry ingredients, then the liquid ingredients, and then you stir everything together and bake it up.

So, for this homemade waffle recipe, the dry ingredients are flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Just whisk them all together in a big bowl.

Then, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.

If you don’t have buttermilk, you can create a reasonable facsimile by adding a little lemon juice or white vinegar to regular milk. Let it stand for about 5 minutes, and it will start to curdle and become thicker.

Stir the liquid mixture into the dry. Don’t overdo it, or your waffles could come out tough. It’s perfectly ok (and even preferable!) if the batter is a bit lumpy.

Just scoop the batter into your preheated waffle maker, and let it do it’s thing! You’ll know your waffles are done when they’re golden brown and a little crisp on the outside.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE OR DAIRY-FREE WAFFLES

This waffle recipe calls for all-purpose flour, but you could also use self-rising flour. If you do, just omit the baking powder and salt.

You can also make a gluten-free version! Just substitute the flour for a gluten-free flour blend. Look for one that that subs 1:1 for regular flour. Here are a few good options:

For a dairy-free option, use any plant based milk, along with your favorite vegan butter substitute.

HOW TO SERVE HOMEMADE WAFFLES

Waffles are so versatile! They can be topped in any number of different ways.

My family loves to eat them with butter and maple syrup. I think that is probably the most traditional way to enjoy waffles.

But they’re also great with fresh fruit or berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar!

We also like to top them with peanut butter, almond butter, or Nutella.

And they’re really good with fried chicken! It’s a thing, trust me. A very delicious thing.

For dessert, homemade waffles are the perfect vehicle for ice cream. There is nothing quite like a freshly baked, warm waffle with cold, creamy ice cream! Here are some of my favorite ice cream recipes:

Drizzle with chocolate syrup, hot fudge, or caramel sauce for the waffle sundae of your dreams!

CAN HOMEMADE WAFFLES BE FROZEN?

Make a big batch of these homemade waffles, and keep them in your freezer! They freeze beautifully, and make busy mornings so much easier. It’s so great to be able to serve a homemade breakfast to your family, with minimal effort!

As the waffles come out of the waffle maker, cool them on a wire rack. Freeze them (in a single layer) until hard, then slip them into a plastic bag and stash them for several weeks in the freezer.

When you’re ready to serve, just reheat them gently in the toaster.

I hope you’ll give this homemade waffle recipe a try! I bet your family will love it just as much as mine does!

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