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.
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.