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.
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!