This simple and delicious homemade waffle recipe is going to go on weekend repeat in your house. A crisp exterior with a fluffy interior, this simple breakfast recipe is a win.
Waffle Ingredients
- Flour: We use all purpose flour to make these delicious waffles. I recommend weighing the flour for best results, but if you don’t own a kitchen scale, follow my recommendations in this post: How to Measure Flour.
- Baking Soda: Keep in mind that this recipe calls for baking soda and should not be replaced with baking powder.
- Milk: I use skim milk in this recipe, but a higher fat milk would also work.
- Sour Cream: This is an important ingredient in this recipe as it will activate the baking soda.
- Granulated Sugar: The small amount of sugar in this recipe is great to add just a hint of sweetness.
- Butter
- Table Salt
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
How to Make Waffles
Here is a brief overview of how this easy waffle recipe comes together. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Make sure your baking soda is fresh. Baking soda needs to be replaced every six months to ensure it is active. To test yours, mix a little baking soda with vinegar. It should bubble up right away, if it doesn’t it is time to replace it.
- Measure your flour correctly. Whisk the flour in its container and use a spoon to scoop it into the dry measuring cup and level it off. See more detailed steps and photos in my tutorial.
- Let your butter cool. You want the butter to be melted, but let it cool slightly before adding it to the batter or it will start cooking the eggs in the batter.
- Use a great waffle maker. I love this one.
- Keep them warm. Since you will only be making one waffle at a time, I recommend keeping the others warm in your oven while you continue cooking. Set your oven to warm or 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Put a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet and put the cooked waffles in a single layer in the oven until you are ready to eat or serve them. This will keep them warm and prevent them from getting soggy.
- Grab some great toppings. Of course you can use butter and maple syrup. But we also love strawberry syrup. Nutella, chocolate chips, and fresh fruit are big hits in my house too. And naturally we love using whipped cream.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Waffles
Rather than storing extra batter that you won’t use, I recommend making all of the batter into waffles and storing the cooked waffles. They can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and enjoyed cold or reheated in the toaster or air fryer.
If you want to freeze waffles, allow them to cool and put them on a baking sheet in the freezer for an hour. This will flash-freeze them so they don’t stick together. Then transfer the frozen waffles to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to three months. Reheat them in the toaster or air fryer when ready to enjoy! This makes it so easy to grab one on a busy morning.
Easy Waffle Recipe
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Description
Imagine sinking your teeth into the most delightfully fluffy, golden waffles you've ever tasted – that's what you're in for with this recipe! These easy homemade waffles, made with simple pantry ingredients, are a pure breakfast joy. They're perfectly crispy on the outside, yet soft and airy on the inside, promising a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- butter
- maple syrup
- fresh fruits
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.
- Cook the waffles: Pour or ladle the batter into your preheated waffle iron, being careful not to overfill it. Close the lid and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions or until the waffle is golden brown and crisp.
- Place the baked waffles on a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve: Remove the waffle from the iron and serve immediately with butter and maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 355 kcal
