Fluffy Homemade Waffles Recipe - The Best Waffles! (2024)

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These Easy Fluffy Homemade Waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside and full of buttery vanilla flavor! Our whole family can’t get enough of this delicious waffle recipe!

This post is sponsored by Challenge Butter, but all opinions are my own.

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  • The Best Homemade Waffles Recipe
  • Homemade Waffle Ingredients
  • How to Make Homemade Waffles
  • What to Serve with Waffles
  • How to Store and Reheat Waffles
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The Best Homemade Waffles Recipe

These easy homemade waffles are a major hit in our home! They are made pretty much every weekend and even sometimes during the week when I get an extra sweet request from one of the boys. While 2-year-olds aren’t always known for being great eaters, they LOVE these waffles and can easily put down at least 3 between them.

These are classic waffles too, not to be mistaken for Belgium waffles. Being the classics they are, they are simpler and more straight forward to make. No need to worry about whipping egg whites here, just mix everything together and you’re ready to go! Quick and easy!

After tweaking the recipe to get it just how we like them – buttery, a little sweet, fluffy and crisp – I’m finally sharing this perfect waffle recipe. I can’t wait for you to try them and add them to your weekend rotation too!

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Homemade Waffle Ingredients

These waffles couldn’t be easier to make and odds are you already have the ingredients in your kitchen!

  • All purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder – Helps give these waffles their fluffy rise.
  • Salt
  • Butter – Adds great buttery flavor and I always recommend my favorite Challenge Butter. Challenge Butter is a wonderfully creamy butter that goes from farm to fridge in just two days, so you know it’s fresh. It has no added hormones, artificial flavors or filling, which I love. Be sure to check it out!
  • Milk – I use 2%.
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract – Definitely adds lovely flavor.
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How to Make Homemade Waffles

  1. Combine dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and set that aside.
  2. Melt butter. Add a few tablespoons of the milk in with your butter and melt it in the microwave. Adding the milk helps ensure that when you add the melted mixture to the rest of your milk and wet ingredients, it doesn’t seize up and end up lumpy.
  3. Combine wet ingredients. Add the melted butter mixture to the milk and then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until well combined.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir together. Don’t over mix it! A few lumps are just fine.
  5. Cook your waffles. Add the batter to your waffle iron and cook them according to your waffles iron’s instructions. My waffle iron uses roughly 6 tablespoons of batter per waffle. Add in the batter and let it cook to the setting you choose on your waffle maker.
  6. Serve and eat! This is the best part. Serve your waffles with some Challenge Butter and syrup and dig in!
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What to Serve with Waffles

While we love to eat our waffles with a little butter and syrup, there are lots of fun options. You could even set up a waffle bar for a special occasion. Some great options for pairing with your waffles:

  • Powdered sugar – Dust it over the top with a sifter or spoon.
  • Fresh fruit – Berries, diced peaches, sliced bananas. Whatever you enjoy!
  • Raspberry sauceHomemade raspberry sauce would be incredible topped with whipped cream and maple syrup.
  • Whipped cream – You can use homemade whipped cream for the ultimate topping.
  • Caramel Sauce – A drizzle of salted caramel sauce would be amazing on these waffles!
  • Eggs – Scrambled on the side, or perhaps even over easy and served on top.
  • Sausage or Bacon – Anyone else love dipping bacon in maple syrup?
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How to Store and Reheat Waffles

Definitely! When storing them in the fridge or freezer, I recommend placing a piece of parchment paper between each waffle to keep them from sticking. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for 4-6 months.

You can reheat them in the microwave or a toaster oven. Using a toaster oven will keep them more crisp than a microwave.

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Recipe

Easy Fluffy Homemade Waffles

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  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 pancakes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These Easy Fluffy Homemade Waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside and full of buttery vanilla flavor! Our whole family can’t get enough of these delicious waffles!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted Challenge butter
  • 2 cups (480ml) milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your waffle iron and set aside.
2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, add the butter and few tablespoons of the milk. Melt the butter in the microwave and stir to combine it with the milk.
4. Add the butter mixture to the rest of the milk, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk well to combine.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently whisk together to combine. Don’t over mix. A few lumps are fine.
6. Add waffle mix to your hot waffle iron and cook according to your waffles iron’s instructions.
7. Serve warm!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 waffle
  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 9.6 g
  • Sodium: 194.9 mg
  • Fat: 7.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.7 g
  • Protein: 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 63 mg

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  • Breakfast
  • Recipes
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Fluffy Homemade Waffles Recipe - The Best Waffles! (2024)

FAQs

What makes waffles more fluffy? ›

Buttermilk – Much like pancake batter, buttermilk reacts with baking soda to create a wonderful rise, creating ultra-fluffy waffles. A little extra baking powder is included to ensure supreme lift. If you don't have buttermilk, see the note above in the Ingredients section about how to make a substitute.

What is the secret to making good waffles? ›

Here are some tips:
  • Strike while the iron's hot. If your waffles come out pale and soft, it could be because the appliance isn't hot enough. ...
  • Whip your whites. ...
  • Opt for oil instead of butter. ...
  • Try a yeasted-waffle recipe. ...
  • Add cornstarch. ...
  • Finish them in the oven.
Apr 9, 2022

How to make waffles more moist? ›

The faster it cooks, the more moist the inside is! Remove from the waffle iron using a butter knife of similar, then serve immediately while they are hot and crisp. (They soften as they cool).

Why are my waffles not light and fluffy? ›

Making pancake and waffle batter ahead of time is a huge no-no and will lead to flat, dense results every time. Even letting your batter hang out for just a few minutes after you've mixed it before you start ladling it onto the griddle will lead to less fluffy results.

What is the best flour for waffles? ›

On the flip side, waffles aren't as flaky-delicate as baked goods, making pastry flour too fine for the job. Good old AP, or all-purpose, flour is where it's at. If you want to sprinkle in a tablespoon or two of buckwheat or rye flour for added nutty heft, go for it.

What makes waffles taste better? ›

  1. Bacon! ...
  2. A handful of blueberries or other small or sliced berries.
  3. Miniature chocolate chips. ...
  4. Miniature cinnamon chips. ...
  5. Peanut butter (about 1/4 cup peanut butter for every cup of flour). ...
  6. 1/2 cup cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar.
  7. 1 cup crushed pineapples (drained well); top finished waffles with whipped cream and coconut flakes.
Aug 20, 2014

Should you let waffle batter rest? ›

Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.

The resting time allows the batter to thicken and the gluten to relax so you get that really tender and fluffy waffle interior rather than chewy waffles. (Here's a good article on what's happening while batter is resting, if you're curious).

Why won't my waffles get crispy? ›

Make Sure Your Waffle Iron Is Hot

You should actually hear the batter sizzle on contact. The outer crust will immediately begin to set and crisp. Moisture in the batter quickly turns to steam and evaporates out the sides of the pan. If the iron isn't hot, none of this happens and the waffles will be soggy and squishy.

How do you keep waffles crisp while making more? ›

Just remember to place them directly on the oven rack so the steam can escape. If you use a sheet pan, the steam will stay trapped and your airy and crisp waffle will go limp and soggy. A true tragedy when you're so close to breakfast!

Should waffle mix be thin or thick? ›

A thick batter is what allows the waffles to cook enough on the outside that they get golden brown and crispy, but not overdone in the center. For crispy edged waffles with fluffy soft insides, thick batter is key! That's in part why there's both cornstarch and buttermilk in this recipe.

What causes waffles to dry? ›

Sounds like you are cooking them to long. Usually 4–5 minutes is all it takes to cook them. Though times may vary for many reasons, but dry if they are dry and extra crispy, they probably have been cooking to long.

Are waffles better with milk or water? ›

The milk in your waffles acts as a binding agent and adds a level of richness that you just can't obtain with water alone. That's not to say that you can't substitute water for milk in waffle recipes and you likely have at some point — you'll still end up with waffles.

What is the secret of making crispy waffles? ›

You can substitute whole grain flours like whole wheat or spelt flour, but expect the waffles to be more dense. Cornstarch: The secret ingredient for making the crispiest waffles. Cornstarch guarantees that the waffles will be perfectly crisp and tender.

How to keep waffles fluffy? ›

Secret #1: Whip the egg whites

Whipped egg whites add extra air to the batter, guaranteeing waffles that'll rise to their fluffiest potential. Use a handheld or stand mixer to make the job easy.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for waffles? ›

We use the two together for the fluffiest, best tasting waffles. The baking powder really does most of the lifting and makes the waffles fluffy, and the baking soda reacts with the buttermilk for tender waffles with a tasty tang (and helps contribute to giving them a little lift, too).

Why do my waffles come out dense? ›

Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy. And stacking even the most perfect waffles will cause them to become soggy and limp in minutes.

What makes Waffle House eggs so fluffy? ›

I haven't been to a Waffle House in years, but if I remember correctly, they whip each order of omelette eggs, individually, in a milk shake mixer. It's an old diner trick. The mixer whips air into the egg mix and when poured, immediately, into a hot pan, the eggs will soufflé, or become fluffy.

Why do my waffles come out like pancakes? ›

Moisture in the batter quickly turns to steam and evaporates out the sides of the pan. If the iron isn't hot, none of this happens and the waffles will be soggy and squishy. To make sure your waffle iron is hot, let it warm for at least five minutes before you start making waffles.

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