Buttermilk Waffle Recipe

Buttermilk waffles stacked on top of each other with berries on top.

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Buttermilk Waffle Recipe

Our favorite no fail recipe for delicious, fluffy buttermilk waffles is morning perfection every time, guaranteed!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
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 together the buttermilk and melted butter, letting the butter cool slightly first. Add the eggs and stir until combined.
Add the flour mixture to wet ingredients and whisk until just combined (A few small lumps should remain). Fold in vanilla. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat the waffle iron and grease. Add enough batter to reach about ½ inch from the edge, usually ⅓ to ½ cup depending on your waffle maker. Cook until golden and crisp, following your waffle maker’s instructions. The waffle is usually close to done when steam slows significantly. Top with Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and berries.

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Notes

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.

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 it into the waffle iron.

Store. 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.

Favorite toppings. Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Whipped Cream, powdered sugar, and fresh berries,

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