There’s nothing better than big, fluffy Buttermilk Waffles first thing in the morning! This will be your new favorite breakfast recipe!!
Buttermilk waffles are right up there on the list of favorite breakfast recipes! My kids love these waffles just as much as they love a stack of pancakes, or a slice of french toast!
Homemade Breakfast
I LOVE breakfast. I can’t go a day without it. And I think we can all agree that a homemade breakfast is the best – especially when it’s waffles!
Classic Buttermilk Waffles are fluffy, light, and taste great with a bunch of yummy toppings. My kids beg me to make waffles almost daily. They love this recipe and it’s quickly becoming our go-to waffles.
What’s the difference between buttermilk waffles and classic Belgian waffles?
Belgian waffles are made with a very deep waffle maker and call for different ingredients. Buttermilk waffles are a classic recipe that can be made in any waffle maker!
How to Make Buttermilk Waffles
Dry Ingredients. Mix your dry ingredients together – flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Wet Ingredients. Then mix your wet ingredients together- buttermilk, melted butter, large eggs, and vanilla.
Combine. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Make sure not to over mix.
Cook. Grease and heat up your waffle iron. Pour about ⅓ – ½ cup of batter into the waffle iron (or until batter reached about ½ inch to the edge of the iron). Cook according to your waffle iron. Top with syrup and berries or any other topping you desire!
Make your own buttermilk. I almost never have buttermilk at my house. You can easily make your own buttermilk with this trick:
- Pour a little less than 2 cups of regular milk into a bowl. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to the bowl. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes. You just made buttermilk!
Variations + TOppings
- Shapes. Invest in a waffle maker with shapes. I’ve seen hearts, sea animal shapes, zoo animals shapes, and more. When using a new waffle maker make a couple test waffles so you can determine the right timing for beautiful crisp golden brown waffles. (See manufacturer’s instructions for guidelines)
- Sprinkles. Pour the batter in the waffle iron and add sprinkles to the top before closing the lid.
- Nuts. Mix chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Seeds. Chia seeds, flax seed, and using whole wheat flour are all ways to add some extra nutrition.
What to use for toppings?
So many options, but some of our favorites include:
- maple syrup
- flavored jams and syrups (strawberry sauce)
- whipped cream
- powdered sugar
- nutella
- Hot fudge sauce
waffles tips
What does Buttermilk do in waffles? First, the buttermilk adds a bit of tangy flavor to the waffles. Next, the acidity in the buttermilk helps the baking soda work even better to create a light fluffy waffle. It also breaks down the gluten which gives a finer texture.
Make your waffles fluffy. 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!
Butter. Add butter or cooking spray to the waffle maker as needed to keep the waffles from sticking.
Make ahead of time. 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.
serving + storing
Keeping Waffles Warm. Keep the following tips in mind when you need to keep a stack of waffles warm before serving.
- Don’t stack them. The steam from the freshly cooked waffles will transfer to the waffles underneath making them soggy. Don’t cover them with foil for the same reason.
- To keep warm, I place a couple of baking sheets on the oven racks. Then, I heat my oven to 200 degrees then turn it OFF. As the waffles finish cooking place them in a single layer on the baking sheets.
Freezing leftovers for easy morning meals. We always have leftover waffles that we don’t even up eating. These are GREAT for freezing and eating later. Freeze the waffles in a single layer until they are frozen, then put them into an airtight container or bag and freeze until you need them.
Perfect for heating up or toasting for busy on-the-go mornings!
We love to eat these with our waffles:
For more waffle recipes, check out:
Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk and butter. Add eggs and stir until combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk until just combined (there were still be lumps). Fold in vanilla. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat waffle iron and grease. Pour about ⅓ – ½ cup of batter into the waffle iron (or until batter reached about ½ inch to the edge of the iron). Cook until ready. Top with syrup and berries.
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!
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!!
I love how easy these were to make! My family prefers waffles over pancakes & they said these were the best! Super soft!
This is my kind of comfort food! There is nothing better! YUM!
What a great way to start my day! This looks delicious; can’t wait to enjoy this with my morning cup of coffee!
Such a great recipe!
Waffles are such a favorite! Homemade sounds so good.
Thanks for the Buttermilk substitute tip. I never have it on hand Either, but was still able to make the recipe.
My family loves a good homemade waffle. These were so light, soft and fluffy! This is a recipe we will make often!
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!!
Oh these buttermilk waffles are my favorite. So good.
I grew up on waffles. It was a staple in our family. Whats not to lIke? A great filling breakfast.
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!
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!
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!
Can you add bluebeeries to this batter?
You sure could! That would be yummy!
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 😉
best waffle recipe i have ever tried!! they are so fluffy and yummy!
Happy you think so 🙂 Thank you so much for saying that!
Amazing!!! Best waffles hands down and I’m a baker
Woohoo! That makes me so happy! Thank you!
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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.
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!
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 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 🙂
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!
Just like eggo waffles and better.
Glad you think they are better 🙂 Thank you!
The best waffles ever! Easy recipe! Delicious!!
Awe, thank you so much!! Glad you like 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.
My daughter just made waffles! They loved them!
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!
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!
These were so easy to make and delicious!! Definitely make again!
Happy to hear that!! Thank you for trying them & letting me know!
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!
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! 🙂
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!
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! 🙂
Really delicious waffles….and we are very picky
Thank you!! I’m so glad to hear you liked them!
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!
Very tasty!! Question about the nutrition facts. Is it really that much per waffle?
Yes!
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!
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!
These waffles are light and fluffy. Everyone loves them. Thank you!
You’re welcome! So glad the waffles were a hit!
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
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!
Light n fluffy live it so m7ch
Love it so much light and fluffy. Crips outside. Worth trying this
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.
My husband and I love these waffles! Crispy exterior,.fluffy, sweet and savory.
Wonderful. Light and fluffy.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the waffles!
Awesome fluffy waffles!
So glad you loved the waffles!!
Made these and they were perfect.
Thanks
Yay!! You’re welcome. So glad you enjoyed the waffles!
Came out perfect
Glad to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
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!
I haven’t made them yet.
Wondering how many waffles are considered “one serving” in the nutrition information?
One serving would be one waffle.
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.
So good!!
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!!
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!
Delicious! We loved the flavor from the vanilla. I’ll be adding it to all my pancake and waffle recipes from now on!
Great recipe! Our waffles turned out perfectly and we enjoyed every bite!
We loved these homemade waffles so much! They were wonderful for brunch today! Can’t wait to make them again.
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!
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?
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!