These Homemade Buttermilk Waffles are a family favorite!! They cook up crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside and are a delicious breakfast that feels extra special any day of the week.
Warm buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla make a tender batter with classic diner flavor, and the recipe is simple enough for sleepy mornings.
We love to top these with our Buttermilk Syrup, or for a favorite twist, Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup. No matter how you top them, they are sure to be a hit!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Kid-approved. Our kids love these waffles just as much as they love a stack of Pancakes or a slice of French Toast!
- Start eating in 20 minutes! From start to finish, you’ll be pulling hot waffles from the waffle iron in no time.
- The toppings are endless. Sweet or savory, pick your favorite toppings and enjoy! We especially love fresh fruit and Whipped Cream.
Buttermilk Waffles Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (2 cups): Gives structure so waffles hold their shape yet stay tender.
- Sugar (2 tablespoons): Lightly sweetens and helps the surface caramelize and crisp.
- Baking powder (2 teaspoons): Provides lift for airy pockets.
- Baking soda (1 teaspoon): Reacts with buttermilk for extra rise and a golden finish.
- Salt (½ teaspoon): Balances sweetness and sharpens flavor.
- Buttermilk (2 cups, warm): Adds tang, tenderness, and steam for a soft interior. Learn How to Make Buttermilk using 2 cups of milk and lemon juice.
- Butter (⅓ cup, melted): Enriches the batter and promotes crisp edges.
- Eggs (2): Bind the batter and create a light, custardy crumb.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Adds bakery style aroma and rounds out the flavor.
- optional toppings – Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Strawberry Sauce, Nutella, Whipped Cream and fresh berries, powdered sugar, or even Fried Chicken
How to Make Buttermilk Waffles
BATTER. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
In another medium bowl, whisk 2 cups buttermilk and ⅓ cup melted butter. Add 2 eggs and stir until combined.
Add the flour mixture to wet ingredients and whisk until just combined (there were still lumps). Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
COOK. Preheat the waffle iron and grease. Pour about ⅓-½ cup of batter into the waffle iron (or until the batter reaches about ½ inch to the edge of the iron). Cook until ready. Top with syrup and berries.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Do not over-mix, whisk just until combined and leave small lumps so the crumb stays tender.
- Rest the batter 10 minutes as written, this hydrates flour and boosts browning.
- Preheat the waffle iron fully and grease lightly, hot plates give the best crisp edges.
- Keep finished waffles warm and crisp on a rack set over a sheet pan in a 225°F oven until serving.
- Check out our Homemade Waffle Mix to have on hand to whip these up even faster.
Buttermilk Waffle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk, warm
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another medium bowl, whisk buttermilk and butter. Add eggs and stir until combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk until just combined (there were still lumps). Fold in vanilla. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the waffle iron and grease. Pour about ⅓-½ cup of batter into the waffle iron (or until the batter reaches about ½ inch to the edge of the iron). Cook until ready. Top with syrup and berries.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
The batter can be made the night before and kept covered in the fridge. Allow it to come to room temperature and give it a gentle stir before pouring it into the waffle iron.
Let the waffles cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or wrap each waffle in plastic and store together in a container in the freezer for 2-3 months.
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This recipe was originally published July 2019.
Yummy!
Best I’ve ever made! Thanks!
Yay, that makes me so happy!
Delicious and perfectly crisp on the outside, yet soft inside. I made a half-batch for just two of us, and it made 2 1/2 waffles in our Cuisinart round Belgian waffle maker. I had to adapt, trying to use up some leftovers from Christmas cooking. Instead of the 1 cup of buttermilk the half-recipe called for, I had only about 2/3 cup. In the spirit of using up what was in the fridge, I added the last of the heavy cream to bring it to 3/4 cup, then topped it off to the whole cup with 2% milk. We are getting over a nasty cold, so I was not in the mood for extra dishes or fussy cooking. That meant I heated the buttermilk mixture in a 2-cup measuring cup with a 30-second blast in the microwave, added “some butter” – I was not in the mood to measure – and put it back in for 30 seconds since it was still unmelted after stirring a bit. That got me to the perfect level of warm with melted butter. It wasn’t too warm, so I just dropped the egg in and whisked it all together in the measuring cup. Used the same whisk to mix into the bowl of dry ingredients and did as instructed – stir just to the point of incorporation, but not bothering to break down every flour bubble. The 10 minutes it took to set up the waffle machine were long enough for those flour bubbles to puff up and burst, so a little stir with the measuring cup I used to scoop the batter was enough to remix the flour. Speaking of using up leftovers, let me share what I used to top the waffles. I had made a cranberry-jalapeno chai-spiced chutney for Christmas and had just a tablespoon or two left. I mixed it with equal parts syrup and microwaved it for a minute to get it bubbly and pourable. So good! But it needed a little more sweetness. Well, hello – leftover glaze from our Christmas day sweet rolls (butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, and a little milk). A slight drizzle over the top, and I had a perfect little treat of savory, sweet, and spicy. Not to say anyone would copy my combination, but to encourage you to think outside the box as you look for toppings.
Wow, I love this kind of kitchen creativity! So glad the waffles turned out crisp and cozy and the cranberry jalapeño topping sounds next level.
Your kitchen creativity is amazing and those topping ideas sound incredible. Thanks for sharing all your fun swaps and inspiration!
Excellent recipe! We gobbled them up. Big hit. Thank you.
Glad they were a big hit and disappeared fast!
These waffles came out great! Thanks for the recipe.
Truly the best waffle recipe. Followed exactly. I warmed the buttermilk 1 min in the microwave, just took the chill off, melted the butter 1 min, let it cool 5 mins, slowly whisked into buttermilk then added eggs and vanilla, whisked into flour mixture and let it rest 10 mins while I heated the waffle maker. Perfect and so yum. Thank You
The batter was way too thick
If the batter it thicker than expected, go ahead and add a little more milk.
These are amazing and came out perfectly, thank you for such a great recipe. I am in the UK and had to do conversions, I’m so glad it worked out. For my metric measurements seekers:
250g plain flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
460g buttermilk, warmed (you can also use 450g, works almost the same just makes the batter slightly thicker)
77g butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
I hope it’s okay to post the conversions.
This recipe is easy, uses ingredients you’re likely to have on hand, and is so fluffy on the image and crunchy in the outside. Love it!
Recipe says “2 eggs”. Would that be large, extra large?
Also, would you ever consider giving measurements in grams?
I use large eggs. Great question about measurements! Right now I stick with cups and tablespoons since that is standard in the US and that’s where I live.
Hands down hands up the best and only waffle recipe you need to make happy tummies and hearts!! I appreciate how easy it was to make wow!
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Easy to make and delicious. Made these for dinner and they were the best waffles we’ve ever had. My husband finished off the leftovers the next day! I need to get more buttermilk so I can make a double ( or triple) batch and freeze them for quick meals.
Best waffles ever is the ultimate compliment. Freezing extras is such a smart move too.
Best waffle recipe ever! This has been our go to recipe for several years, and I realized I never rated it. The buttermilk, little bit of sugar, and for a special treat vanilla bean paste make it the best recipe for waffles we have ever had. This is a must try and THE RECIPE you need for amazing waffles.
I’m so glad this has been your go to waffle recipe; what a great compliment! The vanilla bean paste sounds like a perfect touch for extra flavor.
Didn‘t have many expectations, but WOW! Crisyp and fluffy, without doubt a 10/10.
Served it with caramel sauce and banana slices. Thanks a lot for the perfect recipe 🙂
I’m so glad you loved them! The caramel sauce and banana slices sound absolutely delicious together!
100% the best waffle recipe I’ve ever used. So light and fluffy and the flavour is amazing
That makes me so happy to hear! I’m so glad you loved them!
I made these today for breakfast,
Very fluffy,yummy and flavorful,
Thank you for the recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Wow – this was delicious and easy to make. Husband loved them and wanted more. Loved that it was low sugar (just 2 T) and I added 1 t cinnamon. A keeper.
I’d like to add some pumpkin pie spice mix into the batter. Do you know how much seasoning I should add for one serving? Or do you have another suggestion to get the pumpkin spice fall flavor?
A good starting point for pumpkin spice to have a noticeable but not overpowering flavor would be 1½ to 2 teaspoons.
Can this recipe be used for pancakes?
Yes! The most important change is to reduce the amount of buttermilk from 2 cups to 1 ½ cups. I also have a Buttermilk Pancake Recipe you can follow.
Easy to make and delicious!
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Recipe made as directed…with some difficulty. When pouring the microwave-melted butter into the cold buttermilk, all of the butter congealed into little clumps. Concerned that it would ruin the recipe, I opted to pour the buttermilk/butter mixture into a large microwavable bowl and heat it in stages to the point where the butter finally liquefied again. Overall, the waffles turned out delicious, but the messiness of the process was daunting. Perhaps if the recipe specified that the buttermilk should be warmed before adding the melted butter? Or if the butter is first melted in a medium saucepan on the stove, and then the buttermilk is added and warmed until everything is uniformly liquefied?
Thanks for the feedback! I’ve made a note of to specify warm buttermilk.
I just saw this comment and I personally have a lot of experience using melted butter with cold ingredients. Just made this recipe this morning, and I didn’t take the time to set out the buttermilk long enough to reach room temp. I let the butter cool slightly after heating in a pan. Then I whisked it in gradually. There was some hardening of the butter, but due to quickly whisking as low stream of butter into the buttermilk, it was minimal. And anyway, it won’t mess anything up. But normally, I would set out the milk before I start prepping in the kitchen and let it reach room temp. This will make a big difference.
Appreciate you letting me know your thoughts. Hopefully you’ll try it again with the one egg.
Really great waffles. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They held up to butter and syrup really well.
That makes me so happy to hear!
These Buttermilk Waffles are a KEEPER!!! This just replaced my old recipe. Quick, simple ingredients and a BIG hit with the family. I make a batch and keep them in the freezer for whenever the mood strikes!
That’s fantastic! Thanks for trying it out and sharing your positive experience.
Perfect! I think this might be the best waffle recipe I’ve ever made. Colour, texture & flavour were just right. Thanks for an awesome recipe 😊
Made this recipe as directed, except for folding in chocolate chips after the rest period, and turned out very tasty. For those who prefer weight measurements for flour, 250g did the trick.
I’m please to hear it turned out well, and thanks for the added tips for other readers to see.
Simple, quick, natural ingredients and tasty!
So delicious, light and tender!
So glad you enjoyed them! Your description is exactly what I aim for with this buttermilk recipe!
My first time making waffles. I had buttermilk and looked for a buttermilk waffle recipe. I will be sticking with this one for future waffle making. I made half of the recipe and used a mini waffle maker. We ended up with 7 waffles.
So happy it was a hit and thanks for sharing your positive results!
What a wonderful recipe. Very easy and delicious. I at first thought I messed up the batter was pretty thick was going to add more liquid but thought I’d make a test waffle first. Omgoodness so glad I trusted the recipe. They were beautiful fluffy and delicious!! Thank you
Yay! I’m so glad it turned out so well, and thank you for your review. Like me, many people read through comments before making a recipe, and your experience will help them as they try this recipe out.
This is my go-to buttermilk waffle recipe. I’ve altered it slightly since first trying it, as I prefer my waffles less sweet and a bit more savory. So I use only a small pinch of sugar, a tiny drip of vanilla, and about a teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper. The black pepper is a great combo with the strawberries and cream I serve the waffles alongside. The extras last well in the fridge for a couple of days and I heat them in my toaster when ready to eat which gives them a nice crispness.
I think I have found our buttermilk waffle recipe from here on out!! Thank you!!! Easy to put together, came out super fluffy, and the FLAVOR! When I mumble “mmmm” on more than the first bite, that says something!!
I had leftover buttermilk from making biscuits earlier in the week and decided to make buttermilk waffles with it on Sunday. This recipe is so easy to follow and used up a whole cup of that leftover buttermilk!! (I halved the recipe). They turned out so beautiful and my partner said it was definitely the best waffle she’d ever had, 11/10! Will be making these again. Thank you!
You’re welcome!! So glad you loved the waffles!
FABULOUS! Made exactly as written.
Very eggy find something else. Still good. Not the best.
Good recipe came out looking beautiful, but lowkey taste like French toast. Very eggy
Best waffle I have ever had! Perfect combo of crunchy outside with the softer inside. Sprinkled on a little sugar and the taste was divine.
Best waffles I’ve ever made or have eaten. This recipe is super simple and very easy…
WELL DONE !!!!! I would rate this 10*** if I could.
Made chicken and waffles for dinner and used this recipe. These were so fluffy and flavorful and super easy to make! They really complimented the crispy, spicy, fried chicken wonderfully 🔥
Best waffle recipe! We’ve tried many and this one is the family favorite!!
These were Delicious! Followed exact recipe and they were light and fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Recipe made 8 large Belgian Waffles which I served with a melted butter and bourbon barrel Maple Syrup sauce. Can’t wait to make them again with fresh berries and cream. This will be my go to waffle recipe from now on. Thanks!
Nowhere in your recipe do you address how thick the batter is. Every video that I have watched on Belgian pancakes shows pouring a liquid batter. This is extremely thick. I’m going to add more buttermilk and I hope that fixes the problem, but I’m afraid that I will be over mixing. Not sure about this recipe.
It’s not sweet on its own, but the recipe is great for a base where you don’t have to separate and meringue the egg whites. I didn’t have buttermilk, ended up subbing sour cream (3/4 c with 1/4 c milk or plant-based milk to thin it out per 1c needed).
Thank you so much for posting, I’ll be saving this as a waffle base recipe 🙂
Not very flavorful
i made these for my little sister’s birthday!! my family loved these (including my dad on his diet) 🤭💗💕💕🧇
Super delicious! My go to recipe 🙂
Too much baking powder. I could smell it and taste it.
I added orange peel, frozen cranberries and cardomom! Excellent!
The only reason I didn’t give this recipe 5 stars is because the batter is too thick. Most Belgian waffle maker requires batter to be poured in from the top. However, because this batter is so thick it won’t sink all the way down when poured from the top. I was able to make it work by using our regular waffle maker, but just beware of this when trying to use a Belgian waffle maker.
What is the recipe for homemade buttermilk?
Here you go! 🙂 https://lilluna.com/how-to-make-buttermilk/
These buttermilk waffles are exactly right. They have everything you hope for in a waffle, crispy outide, fluffy center, vanilla flavor, perfect browning, and excellent dry to wet ingredient ratio. Live it so much i got it in hard copy.
Simple and easy steps to follow recipe.
The outcome is great yummy waffles which the family loves and enjoy eating. Thanks for sharing the recipe
The first round stuck to the grids like crazy… so I added a TBSP of oil to the remaining mix, and then they released just fine.
I’ve been making my family powder mix waffles with my $10 Amazon waffle iron for over a year. Tonight I used this recipe and holy smokes what a difference! It actually crisps up on the outside while fluffy on the inside. And the flavor is perfect!
Great recipe. Family loved it
I don’t often comment but I had to with this recipe!! Its now my go-to recipe when making waffles, easy and delicious!! Thank you so so much!!
These are the perfect waffles. I used half whey left over from making yoghurt and half regular milk and they turned out spot on! I used less sugar too, but that’s personal preference.
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What does this comment have to do with the waffle recipe? Why do you waste our time with this crap? Shame on you.
Easy recipe, Definitely don’t over mix the the batter. You are going to want to, resist the urge. The waffles came out nice and crispy and golden brown and fluffy. I will use this recipe again.
Delicious, we’ll be making this recipe on a regular basis!! Thanks for the great recipe!!
You weren’t kidding – this IS our new “go to” waffle recipe! We made them for brunch and they were delicious topped with Nutella, strawberries and whipped cream. Can’t wait to make them again!
So easy and SOOOO good! Light, fluffy waffles with just the slightest crunch. My family loved them! Thank you 🙂
My kids give this 2 thumbs up!! There wasn’t much talking done at the table so I would say this was a HUGE success!
Yay! So glad to hear that! It’s always great when the kids approve!
So so so good! This recipe is flawless… highly recommend you make the better the night before and let it come to room temp before cooking. They’re crispy and fluffy and the smell while cooking is divine. Use with my new SAGE waffle grill and they turned out better than in the restaurants.
Never doing a different recipe again, this one is the best!!! Crispy outside, fluffy inside!
It was delicious!! So easy too! Definitely a keeper!
Excellent! The waffles are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The taste is slightly tangy – very good!
Love this, make this all the time for my kids and grandkids!!!! It’s their favorite recipe! Very Close to my Dad’s!
I needed to use up some buttermilk and came across this recipe. These are delicious and fluffy!
The best waffle recipe out there! Turn out great EVERY. SINGLE.TIME!!
These are the best waffles hands down. I never knew waffles could be this fluffy! So delicious 🥰
If you want crispier waffles turn the dial to darker on waffle maker.
I followed the recipe exactly. These were decent but not really crispy. I made them in a standard round waffle iron. I’ve seen this same recipe on other sites – I really think you need to separate at least one of the eggs and whip then fold in the whites to get a true crispy outside and light fluffy inside.
The best! Especially if you have 2 cups of buttermilk! Made about 9-10 waffles. Delicious! 😋😋
So glad you loved it!
This turned out fantastic!
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My son can’t eat eggs, so I made these using egg substitute (1 TBSP ground flax + 3 TBSP water) plus 2 TBSP applesauce for a little moisture and they turned out SO good, they tasted just like regular waffles.
Thanks for sharing what you did! Glad to hear they turned out tasty!
Easy to make and very tasty
I had some buttermilk to use up and found this recipe. It’s going to be my new go to for Belgian waffles. Excellent rise, fluffy texture, and great taste.
These were delicious added cinnamon and ginger for the holiday feeling. Delicious. Thanks for the great recipe
Wonderful Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Love The Waffle Recipe God Bless
The best buttermilk recipe I’ve made, (and I’ve tried several). I like to let the batter sit 15-20 minutes for extra fluffiness. I make a bunch of these and freeze them.
Best waffles I ever made.
This was simple to navigate and a delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing. I used bourbon instead of vanilla and they turned out wonderfully! A big hit in my family.
I had leftover buttermilk from other holiday recipes so made 1/2 batch of these this morning. Honestly the best waffles I’ve ever had! Will definitely be making again!
Tried to figure out the ingredients and the recipe and this page is so convoluted I just moved on and found a great recipe that was easy to navigate. Keep searching.
We love waffles and since I had buttermilk that needed to be used up I had to try this recipe.
I also added some cinnamon and cardamom and a touch of vanilla bean. These put them over the top. They were so delicious will definitely be making them for breakfast or dinner when the spirit moves me.
Great with blueberry sauce or butter maple syrup!
My daughter and I try new waffle and pancakes recipes all the time. This one was simple and absolutely delicious. My favorite so far. Thank you for sharing!
Made this recipe tonight, part of a breakfast-for-dinner thing. Let me just say this: with all the problems and drama all over the world, these waffles are a very good reason to not get discouraged, and to keep on going–and excellent fuel for it too.
I’ve been using a lot of vanilla bean paste lately, and I wanted to try something different, so for half the batter, instead of vanilla I added some powdered cinnamon and ground cardamom… definitely recommend the original as well as the variation!
That variation sounds delightful! Thanks for sharing. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the waffles!!
This waffle batter recipe is fantastic! Light and crispy. Made them for my toddler classroom and they loved them. I used a dash mini waffle maker and a round Belgian waffle maker. We compared small and large circles and ate our curriculum afterwards 🙂 Bonus…making these waffles used up the buttermilk we had left over from making cinnamon friendship bread last week 👍🏻
Oh thank you! What a fun lesson plan and a great way to compare small and large. So glad this recipe could come in handy!
Can you keep the batter in the fridge
Yes! The batter can be made the night before and kept covered in the fridge. Allow it to come to room temperature and give it a gentle stir before pouring onto the waffle iron.
I haven’t made waffles in many years, and then it was only with mixes. Good mixes, King Arthur, Bob’s Red Mill, but still a mix.
I wanted to make real buttermilk waffles as a treat for my husband, whose birthday is tomorrow. So I searched the internet for recipes, and finally decided to make this one.
Only difference is I tried to whip the egg whites and added them last for extra fluffiness. Mine didn’t whip up right, I got a little yolk in it. But I figured it whipped up enough, and gently folding them in the batter.
These waffles were outstanding, if I say so myself, lol! They were delicious with a crispy crust and tender texture inside. I’ll be making this recipe for waffles again, no more mixes for me!
Yay!! I’m so happy the recipe was a hit. The mixes are great, but there’s something about homemade waffles! 😉 I’m glad you gave these a try and enjoyed them!
I love the taste of these waffles but there seems to be an error on my end!! I can’t for the life of me make these tasty waffles come out light and fluffy! 🙁 what am I doing wrong?
It helps a lot if your eggs and milk are brought to room temp first!
Yes, that could help! Another tip is to make sure not to over-mix the batter- the less you fuss with the batter the fluffier your waffles will be! I always let my batter sit for a few minutes to thicken before I make the waffles. This helps them to be extra fluffy too!
This recipe is perfect. Light, fluffy, crispy (right out of the waffle iron) … It’s the only waffle recipe we use.
This is the best waffle recipe we have found ever!!!
My husband said these were some of the best waffles he’s ever had. I added some chocolate chips to the batter as well. Definitely would recommend giving this recipe a try!!
Incredible- I’m currently doing undergraduate research for my college, and let me tell you, I’m head over heels in love with these. Thanks for the y amazing recipe!!
(I have a mini-waffle maker and freeze them in batches… right out of the toaster, they’re an easy breakfast!)
So good! Perfectly crispy and delicious! I used egg replacer and they still came out fluffy and crisp. I added a teaspoon of cinnamon and a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg for an extra bit of flavor. These would go perfectly with butter pecan syrup as well. Definitely the best waffle recipe I’ve tried. Next time I’ll make a double batch so I can freeze some.
Oh my goodness! The BEST waffle recipe I have ever tasted. Huge game changer is using White Lily all purpose flour and very little folding of wet to dry ingredients. Oh my!
I’m usually too lazy to leave reviews but these came out PERFECT. I’ve always have had issues with my waffles coming out a bit dense but these were fluffy inside, crispy outside. Made them twice this week since I had the buttermilk I needed to use. First time with strawberry compote and whipped cream second this morning with maple syrup. So good, this is my new go to.
We have tried several recipes and my children claim this is the best one, and I have to use it every time we make buttermilk waffles! We added blueberries inside and as a topping, along with pure maple syrup and whipped topping.
Fluffy and perfect for some syrup!! Recipe came out fantastic. Thank you for sharing!!’
You’re welcome! So glad you loved the waffles!
Hello, about how many waffles does this recipe yield? Thank you!
One recipe serves about 6 people… I can usually get a few more than 6 waffles out of one batch. It may also depend on the type/size of waffle iron you use.
I made these in my Mickey waffle maker and they were the best waffles that I have had. Super easy recipe, will be my new go to recipe for waffles.
Oh and I bet they were especially fun as Mickey waffles! 😉 So glad you enjoyed them!
One of the best waffle recipes I have tried! Family loved them. This recipe is a keeper! 5 star *****!
Thank you so much!!
These were SO good! My whole family loved them. I’ve been looking for a good buttermilk waffle recipe and now I’ve found it! I used a small waffle maker, shaped like Eggos. My family agreed they tasted just like it but better because it was homemade. That’s a big complement 😉 I doubled the recipe so we can have some stocked up in the freezer for quick (and healthier than store bought) eating later. Will definitely make these again and again. Thank you!
You’re welcome!! So glad you all enjoyed the waffles!
Thanks for sharing this gem! They turned out perfectly! One question- what’s the benefit to folding the vanilla in at the end and not storing it into the wet ingredients?
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed. You can add the vanilla with the wet ingredients too. It should yield the same result either way!
Easy, excellent recipe that makes delicious waffles. The only fault is that it doesn’t make enough; I think my family would eat them all day if they could.
Haha! Mine too! So glad the waffles were a hit!
Crispy/Fluffy, tender, flavorful. I add a 1/4 tsp orange extract to add a subtle complexity. Make a double recipe, cooked just a bit lighter than desired, cool on a rack and freeze in single serve baggies to pull out, toast in the toaster, and enjoy at will 🙂
I cut the ingredients in half to make enough for two people and was able to get 4 decent sized waffles! I used buttermilk and also added frozen blueberries. Simple and tasty recipe!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing what you did!
These waffles are amazing! So easy to make, light and fluffy. My family loved them. This is my new waffle recipe. Thanks for all your great recipes!
Janiel
Best waffle recipe I’ve made in 30 years! And so simple. Crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Sometimes I need a ‘practice’ waffle to get the cooking right. I had buttermilk but it can be made with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice added to a scant cup of milk. So glad I found this recipe.
Oh that makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad you enjoyed the waffles!!
Absolutely delicious! I used to make waffles often in the past, but haven’t in many years. This morning I couldn’t find my old recipe so I Googled “buttermilk waffles.” This one came up and I knew it was similar so I gave it a try. Very glad I did because the flavor was outstanding! I put pecans in them which made them even better. My husband (we’re newlyweds) was delighted, too!
One thing that I’m not happy about is they didn’t crisp up, no matter how long I cooked them. I let my Krups waffle iron heat up well in advance and it only has one setting (on/off), so I can’t make it any hotter. Any idea what else it could be? I followed the recipe to the letter and let the batter rest, too.
I put the cooked waffles in the oven on Warm, on a cooling rack, and that did crisp them up a bit.
I’m glad you enjoyed the waffle recipe. Typically soggy waffles happen from the iron not being hot enough, the batter being overmixed/overworked or stacking them on top of each other. So maybe one of those factors? I’m glad that putting them in the oven for a bit helped them crisp up a little.
This is my new favorite breakfast recipe! And I love all the added suggestions.
Just made these and this just became my favorite Belgian waffle recipe. So good! Thank you so much!
These are the BEST waffles I have ever made!!! Going to make chicken and waffles tonight and infuse maple syrup with red pepper flakes. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
That sounds perfect!! I am so happy to share!!
This recipe is fabulous! I actually subbed out part of the white flour for whole wheat. We topped ours with whipped cream and strawberries. From now on, this is my go-to-recipe.
This recipe is disgusting very disgusting. Won’t make again 👎👎👎
Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the recipe. Thanks for giving it a try.
This recipe is amazing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My kids loved it and I will definitely make again. My buttermilk was old, so it ended up adding vinegar to milk and it worked just fine!
Beyond excellent! Light crispy did I say 5 star rating!!!!!!
Just wow! I made these on a whim this morning because I happened to have buttermilk in the fridge. These will now be my go-to waffles. So light and fluffy and lightly crispy on the outside. The flavor is wonderful. New family favorite for sure! Thank you so much for sharing.
I’ve made these waffles at least half a dozen times now, so I think they deserve a review. These are so easy to make and SO delicious and they make exactly 6 (or 3 if you half recipe) using my cuisinart machine. I have never purchased buttermilk before – I make my own. Just add 1tbsp of vinegar per cup of milk and let sit 10 mins while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Recently, I had leftover heavy cream that I wanted to use up… so I used it in place of milk (adjusted a few other ingredients) and they were the most delicious and rich waffles we have ever had.
Perfect and delicious!! Every time a family breakfast hit! Followed the recipe exactly!
Put fresh berries on top and sprinkle with powdered sugar!
Perfect and delicious!! Every time a family breakfast hit!
Not a good recipe. A very dry tough waffle.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
UH….mazing! I used 2 parts regular flour with 1 part oat flour, a tablespoon of chia seeds and frozen small wild blueberries. Not only the best waffles I’ve ever made, maybe the best I’ve ever eaten!
That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for the kind words. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the waffles! Thanks for sharing what you did.
We made these waffles for breakfast on Christmas morning and they were a hit. Added sprinkles the the batter for a little extra holiday flair!
I am keeping this recipe. It is delicious and easy to make. I made them ahead of time for Christmas brunch.
Excellent recipe! My family loves it!! Thank you
Pretty good waffle!
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed!
These are the best waffles I have ever had. I did not have APF so I used cake flour and it made them even more light and fluffy. I made them yesterday and put them in fridge, took one out this morning and quartered and placed in toaster. Served with syrup and bacon. They are delicious!!
Made it this morning without any modifications. Husband could not get enough of the waffles. He literally stood by the waffle maker waiting for it to beep done several times and kept saying it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe! I enjoyed it as well!
For all you peanut butter lovers, use peanut butter instead of butter in the recipe, yummm
Best waffles ever!
Easy recipe to follow and so yummy! A keeper!
These were the best waffles ever!!! The ingredients were simple.
Thank you! Simple and delicious is what we’re all about so I’m glad you enjoyed them!
One of the best waffle recipes! Only recipe I use for waffles. Is the calorie information for one whole waffle?
I’m so glad you enjoy the waffles! Yes, it’d be for one whole waffle.
Easy to make and delicious! I used Stevia in place of the sugar. We have a flip over waffle iron and they cooked/baked beautifully! Crispy outside and fluffy inside. This recipe is a keeper!
Thanks for sharing what you did. I’m so glad the waffles hit the spot!
We loved these homemade waffles so much! They were wonderful for brunch today! Can’t wait to make them again.
Great recipe! Our waffles turned out perfectly and we enjoyed every bite!
Delicious! We loved the flavor from the vanilla. I’ll be adding it to all my pancake and waffle recipes from now on!
Best Butter Waffles I have ever tasted and made. Thank you for sharing your recipe
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the waffles!
Great Waffles. I got a new Oster upright waffle maker yesterday and had to try this recipe. I notice my whole milk was a tad bit sour so I put in a little bit of white vinegar to make it buttermilk. I followed the recipe exactly but added more sugar and vanilla. Wow is all I can say. I made extra’s to freeze and I had a 1/4 of the waffle this morning. The waffles taste great, just like going out to eat at a restaurant. I was really amazed at the waffle iron as well as this one you pore the batter in a funnel at the top of the iron and the batter filles up the waffle iron with no mess and 3 minutes later when I open it up, no sticking the waffle was good to go. Two in one for me yesterday.
That sounds like an awesome waffle maker! So glad you enjoyed the recipe and these ones are great to freeze for quick breakfasts too. Thanks for sharing!!
So good!!
So glad you enjoyed the waffles!
I changed recipe servings to 12. What does 0.67 cup of butter melted mean???? How much is that??
It would be about 2/3 cup of butter.
I haven’t made them yet.
Wondering how many waffles are considered “one serving” in the nutrition information?
One serving would be one waffle.
My family loves these waffles! This is my go to recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m so glad your family loves them as much as mine does. They definitely are a go-to around here as well!
Came out perfect
Glad to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
Made these and they were perfect.
Thanks
Yay!! You’re welcome. So glad you enjoyed the waffles!
Awesome fluffy waffles!
So glad you loved the waffles!!
Wonderful. Light and fluffy.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the waffles!
My husband and I love these waffles! Crispy exterior,.fluffy, sweet and savory.
No where does it say how many waffles equals to 1 serving. Is it each or are there 2 in a serving??
The nutrition facts/serving size is for one waffle (about the size as is in the picture). If you have a smaller waffle iron or one that breaks the waffle up into quarters, then the nutrition facts may be slightly different.
Light n fluffy live it so m7ch
Love it so much light and fluffy. Crips outside. Worth trying this
I love these waffles, but will admit that I did add bit of my sourdough starter. I’ve found that a lot of recipes can be a dumping ground for my excess starter…I hate wasting!
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
These waffles are light and fluffy. Everyone loves them. Thank you!
You’re welcome! So glad the waffles were a hit!
We had breakfast for dinner today. These waffles were the delicious star of the meal. Topped with blueberries and raspberries & maple syrup they were perfection!
Oh yay!! I’m so glad you loved the waffles! Thanks for sharing!
Easy recipe to put together. I had some buttermilk a little past the “best use by” date, so this recipe sounded perfect in that it used 2 cups of buttermilk. It made delicious, light, tasty waffles.
I’m so happy to hear that! Simple & tasty is what we’re all about. Thanks for sharing!
This recipe was amazing! I had some blueberries and added the with a little cinnamon!! This is a keeper for sure.
Thank you!! That sounds like the perfect topping too!
Very tasty!! Question about the nutrition facts. Is it really that much per waffle?
Yes!
Soooo good! Our new favorite waffle recipe. We cut the recipe in half and had 4 Belgian squares. Served with syrup with a little melted butter and vanilla. Amazing!
Mmmm sounds delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
Really delicious waffles….and we are very picky
Thank you!! I’m so glad to hear you liked them!
These are soon good. The only recipe we use anymore. Thanks!
Awe, that makes me so happy that you like them so much! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Would you please let me know how many waffles this recipe will make? I see that it is 6 servings, but how many waffles in a serving?
Thank you!
A serving size is one waffle so the recipe should make 6 waffles. Hope this helps!
Best waffles I’ve ever made; at 64 and having cooked from scratch from a young age, this is saying a lot. Picked this recipe because it had 5 stars, so happy I did.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the waffles! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I used whole wheat flour and they turned out great! My new go to waffle recipe.
Good to know! Glad to hear that! Thank you!
These were so easy to make and delicious!! Definitely make again!
Happy to hear that!! Thank you for trying them & letting me know!
Easy to make and delish!!!
Happy you think so 🙂 Thank you!
Love this recipe! I use half oat flour half regular flour which gives it a heartier flavor. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! 😊
You are so welcome! So glad you like them! Thank you!
Waffles are my kids favorite! We love this recipe and it’s a hit with my picky waffle eaters. I love the buttermilk flavor in it and the recipe instructions are specific enough to help me avoid lots of spilled over batter in the waffle iron! Another Lil’ Luna hit in our home!
My daughter just made waffles! They loved them!
Made these a couple of days ago. They were delicious! I don’t always have buttermilk on hand so they were a nice new addition to the Sunday lineup.
The best waffles ever! Easy recipe! Delicious!!
Awe, thank you so much!! Glad you like them!
Just like eggo waffles and better.
Glad you think they are better 🙂 Thank you!
These were super good! The batter was a little stiff so I added couple tablespoons of milk.
Perfect!! Thank you for sharing what you did!
I didn’t have buttermilk so I used kefir instead cup for cup and WOW this is the best waffle batter I’ve ever tried! They’re perfectly fluffy with the perfect amount of substance and crunch. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
You are welcome! Thank you for sharing what you did 🙂
Can you make the batter the night before and put it in the fridge with some plastic wrap? I have a brunch that I’m hosting tomorrow and I want to save as much time as possible.
I haven’t tried making the night before. It might get thick & you’d want to add a little liquid when you are ready 🙂
I have tried other buttermilk recipes……this one’s hands down at the top of my list. My daughter loved it….I will be using the leftovers for breakfast tomorrow…..THANKS 🙂
Awe, that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know!
I’ve made this recipe many times and it’s my FAVE! I was wondering if I could make the batter the night before? Will it still be okay to use?
So glad it’s your favorite! I personally haven’t made the batter the night before. Not sure if it would thicken up.
Wow, tasty, fluffy and delicious. This is now our go to recipe for waffles. Look no further, folks!
Thanks for saying that!! Glad they are your go-to!!
Incredibly light and fluffy with a nice tangy taste, due to using buttermilk.
Prior to finding this recipe, I used one that required separation of the eggs and beating the egg whites. But this recipe is easier and produces fluffier waffles. It’s my new goto waffle recipe. Thanks!
Yay!! Makes me happy to hear! Thank you so much!
Used 1/2 WHOLE-WHEAT flour and 1/2 white floyr and used low fat buttermilk. Let rest 10 minutes. Great recipe!!
Perfect! Thank you for letting me know what you did!
These are the best waffles, so light and fluffy! Very low in sugar too, only 8 grams. I served them to 15 family members and they all raved aBout them.
Yay!! That’s what I love to hear! Thank you!
Amazing!!! Best waffles hands down and I’m a baker
Woohoo! That makes me so happy! Thank you!
best waffle recipe i have ever tried!! they are so fluffy and yummy!
Happy you think so 🙂 Thank you so much for saying that!
It is now the family recipe!!! I also did half wheat, half white flour and it was actually even lighter! Thank you!
Awe, thanks! Glad it made the family recipes 😉
Can you add bluebeeries to this batter?
You sure could! That would be yummy!
I followed the recipe but my only suggestion is if you want fluffier waffles separated the egg whites and egg yokes. Then beat the whites and added them at the end. I also doubled the amouun of sugar for sweeter waffles.
Thanks for sharing what you did!
Absolutely loved thIs recipe. It was very fluffy and DELICIOUS. I added chopped bananas into the waFfle iron as toppings aFter pouring The batter and it cAme out so good. It was a big hit at our house. Thanks
That would be so good! Thanks for sharing that! Glad they were a hit!
TrIed b lots of waffle receipes. This is ghe best by far. It’s a keeper.
Oh, I love to hear that! Thank you for sharing that!
I grew up on waffles. It was a staple in our family. Whats not to lIke? A great filling breakfast.
Oh these buttermilk waffles are my favorite. So good.
I love Fluffy Waffle, it’s great to be able to do it at home, thank you for your detailed videos and tutorials, just follow and everything is easy.
Thank you so much for sharing that! Yes, they are super easy!!
My family loves a good homemade waffle. These were so light, soft and fluffy! This is a recipe we will make often!
Thanks for the Buttermilk substitute tip. I never have it on hand Either, but was still able to make the recipe.
Waffles are such a favorite! Homemade sounds so good.
Such a great recipe!
What a great way to start my day! This looks delicious; can’t wait to enjoy this with my morning cup of coffee!
This is my kind of comfort food! There is nothing better! YUM!
I love how easy these were to make! My family prefers waffles over pancakes & they said these were the best! Super soft!
Buttermilk Waffles is great! They look very attractive. Thanks for your guide recipe. You make processing them easier. will try it soon. Cherish for your sharing
Thank you so much!!
Well, I tried them this morning. After figuring out that our buttermilk was not good and having to run to the store for more…they were delicious! Definitely keeping this recipe!
Darn..hate when that happens! Thank you for sharing that!
Thank you for trying them 🙂
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
To be fair. This is the waffle recipe my mom used. I have no clue where she got it. Recipes have no copyright. Many are handed down for generations. Allrecipes been around for over 20 years, and many people “published” recipes straight from a cookbook…or that were handed down.