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.
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!