Homemade Buttermilk Waffles are a great breakfast choice known to offer the perfect balance of crispiness on the outside and softness on the inside. These golden-brown treats are the ideal recipe and are sure to be a family favorite!

The Best Buttermilk Waffles Recipe

If you’re looking for more breakfast recipes, try my How to Make Egg Muffins with Leftover Ingredients and Orange Banana Dreamsicle Smoothie.

A lot of us are trying to find our way back to a simpler way of living. Making our own food is one way we can accomplish that mission.  

There’s something genuinely magical about starting your day with the aroma of homemade waffles wafting through your home. Instead of reaching for those bland, frozen waffles from the grocery store, why not embrace the warmth and comfort of crafting your own?

Buttermilk waffles are classic comfort food. It’s the perfect recipe that is both versatile and delicious. As a bonus, even kids don’t have to be told twice to eat their waffles.

By adding your favorite ingredients to this buttermilk waffle recipe, you can take it to an entirely different level. Whether you like your waffles savory or sweet, they make everyone’s tastebuds happy.  

Toasted pecans, fresh blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, sliced bananas, and cheddar cheese are some ideas to add to your waffle batter.  

Ingredients to Gather

• All-purpose flour – Provides the structure and body for the waffles, creating a sturdy yet tender base that holds the crisp exterior and fluffy interior.
• Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor, making the waffles taste more complex and satisfying.
• Baking soda – Works in tandem with the acidity of the buttermilk to produce additional life and tenderness while enhancing browning.
• Eggs – Contribute richness, structure, and stability, while the yolks add tenderness and the whites help create a light texture.
• Buttermilk – The acidity reacts with the baking soda for lift, while its fat content adds moisture and a slight tang that deepens flavor.
• Unsalted butter – Adds richness, moisture, and flavor, while also helping to create a crisp, golden exterior.

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Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

2 eggs, separated

1 3/4 cups buttermilk 

4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled) 

Butter and maple syrup for serving 

Directions

1. Preheat your waffle iron. 
2. Sift the baking soda, salt, and flour together in a medium bowl. 
3. Beat the egg yolks together in a large bowl. Add in buttermilk and beat together.  
4. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients mixture, and mix only to blend. Do NOT overmix! 
5. Stir in the melted butter to the mixture.  
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff (not dry). Fold egg whites in waffle mixture and mix – but do not blend completely.  
7. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cooking waffles from your waffle iron. Spoon a cup of batter on a hot waffle iron. Add more batter as needed. Cook the waffles until they are a golden brown color on the outside and soft on the inside.  
8. Serve the buttermilk waffles with butter and maple syrup.  

Tips for Making Waffles

• Experiment with different temperatures on your waffle iron to get the best waffles. You want the right amount of crispiness on the outside without drying out the waffles. 
• Using buttermilk, you will find your waffles are a perfect mix of fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.  
• To save time in the morning, you can mix your dry ingredients the night before and store them in a covered container.
• If you want crispy waffles, refrigerate your waffle batter for 2-3 hours before using. It will cool and thicken. Once this batter is chilled, please don’t add more water or bring it to room temperature. Set your waffle iron to “hot” and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions.  
• Peanut butter is my secret ingredient to add more flavor to my favorite waffles.
• Place waffles in a single layer on a wire rack to cool down before freezing.
• If you’re out of buttermilk, you can make your own. For every one cup of regular milk, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
• You can substitute whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour.
• I also like to add a little vanilla extract to the batter for a fun change.
• Add fresh berries to your batter, like raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries.
• Store cooked waffles in a warm oven until serving time.

Storage

You can freeze leftover waffles. They will last for three months in the freezer when stored correctly in an airtight container or bag.  If you’re storing your waffles in a freezer bag, release as much air as possible before freezing.  

Creative Ideas for Using Waffles

1) Pair your favorite fried chicken recipe with your buttermilk waffles and top with maple syrup for a sweet and salty taste explosion. 

2) Why not pair your waffle with eggs and bacon on top? Let the egg yolk run over the waffle for yummy goodness. 

3) Create a savory buttermilk waffle by adding cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, and sour cream to your batter.

The Best Waffle Irons

Are you looking for the perfect waffle iron for your homemade batter? Now, you have some fun options for making your own masterpieces at home.  

• Here’s a waffle iron on Amazon that lets you make four waffles at the same time. You can find it here. I love this waffle maker because you can add favorite ingredients to each waffle so each family member can have a custom waffle.  
• Are you tired of waffle makers that overflow onto the counter? Here’s a waffle maker design to prevent that from happening.
• Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? Why not have a heart-shaped waffle maker to show your love to your friends and family members?

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