Waffle lovers, this one’s for you! The perfect fluffy-on-the-outside, crispy-on-the-edges waffles, ready for topping with butter and a generous pour of maple syrup. For over a decade, my homemade waffle recipe has been top-rated on Google and Pinterest and I know you’ll love it too!
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Pin RecipeWhat Makes This Waffle Recipe a Standout
What makes one basic, plain waffle recipe stand out from the rest? They’re all made the same way, with the same ingredients, right?
Well, yes and no! There are slight variations in ingredients, quantities, and technique that can make a big difference in how a recipe turns out. Here’s what sets my waffles apart from a lot of other recipes that are out there.
- Rather than oil, I use melted butter. This makes the waffles tender, enhances their flavor, and helps them crisp up.
- I go light on the sugar. You’ll be adding toppings anyway—you don’t need your waffles to be sugary sweet too!
- We keep it simple by not whipping the egg whites separately. I tested this recipe with and without separating the whites from the yolks and found that this step didn’t make enough difference to justify the extra work (and the extra bowl to wash).
My Best Tips for Fluffy and Fabulous Waffles
I have a whole post for my best waffle-making secrets, but here are some pointers to get you started:
- Whisk the eggs well. Whisk those eggs up nice and fluffy! You might not think it makes a difference, but it does! Adding air to the eggs gives your waffles a light and airy texture.
- Don’t overmix. When mixing your batter, do so gently. The batter will have lumps in it. That’s fine! Just mix until the ingredients are combined and stop.
- Allow the batter to rest. Let your batter rest for about 5 minutes before making your first waffle. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, thickening the batter.
- Do NOT peek. Cook your waffle until it stops steaming. DO NOT PEEK. You will tear your waffle apart and it won’t cook correctly if you open the waffle iron too soon.
- Cool on a rack. Place the waffles on a wire rack you take them out of your waffle iron. The waffles will stay crispier that way; if you immediately put them on a plate, the bottoms will steam and get soggy.
Keeping Your Waffles Warm
To keep waffles warm while you’re whipping up more for your family, preheat your oven to the “warm” setting or lowest setting available. Or, to make your waffles extra crispy, heat your oven to 200ºF.
Place the waffles right on the oven rack when you take them out of your waffle iron. The waffles will stay crispy and warm until you’re ready to enjoy!
Storage and Reheating
If you’re planning to enjoy the leftover waffles within a day or two, storing them properly will keep them fresh and crispy.
- To store: Before storing, make sure the waffles are completely cooled on a wire rack. Storing them while warm will create steam, making the waffles soggy. Place the cooled waffles in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate them for up to 2 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: Pop the waffles in a toaster or toaster oven for 1-2 minutes until crispy. You can also use an oven at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes to warm them up.
More Recipes for Breakfast Lovers
- Now that you know how to make a classic waffle recipe, try my fluffy pancake recipe, which is another of my family’s favorites!
- Making brunch for a crowd? This baked French toast casserole is always a hit! Or make this savory breakfast casserole. (When I’m hosting a big gathering, I like to make both!)
- For another take on a basic waffle, try these Bisquick waffles. It’s the recipe my mom and dad used to make when I was growing up!
Waffle Recipe
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 3/4 cups milk
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray or rub a little melted butter on.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer until light and fluffy and pale in color.2 eggs
- Add the vanilla to the egg mixture.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Mix the egg mixture into the dry mixture.
- Add the butter and milk into the mixture- blending until just smooth.1 3/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup butter
- Let mixture sit for about 5 minutes before adding to the waffle iron.
- Pour onto hot iron and cook until golden brown.
- Serve topped with pure maple syrup and butter or your favorite fruit and whipped cream.
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Notes
- To keep waffles warm while you’re whipping up more for your family, preheat your oven to the “warm” setting or lowest setting available.
- Place the waffles right on the rack when you take them out of your waffle iron. The waffles will stay crispy and warm until you’re ready to enjoy!
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Amazing recipe! This is a must do for any waffle fan!
I recommend these waffles with some butter and syrup, marvelous. To knock it out of the park put a slice of American Cheese in between the staked, syrup infused waffles. Salty, Sweetie, Cheesy Crunchy goodness.
This is a must do recipe for any and everyone to use! The waffles turned out great, and my kids loved them! If you haven’t tried this recipe yet you need to!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳
This is a must do recipe for any and everyone to use! The waffles turned out great, and my kids loved them! If you haven’t tried this recipe yet you need to!
Delicious. Rich flavour & lovely golden yellow colour thanks to the real butter and large egg. They looked so sweet for our Valentine’s Day breakfast with fresh raspbrries, strawberries, cream & real Canadian maple syrup. The instructions were detailed and specific. Well worth the read for perfect results !!!
I have probably made this recipe a hundred times and the waffles are always perfect. I’ll never look for a different waffle recipe ever again. This is it!
Was very yummy!
Once I got the recipe down pat and FROTHED the eggs (way more fluffy than just a wisk), this recipe is great!!!
All of my daughter and daughters in law wanted the recipe!!! Whole family loved it!!!
Full measurement of the recipe please 🥹
Just scroll down to the recipe card. You can even print it out 🙂
This is a great waffle recipe but your nutrition facts should be updated. Sodium is incorrect unless you were using unsalted butter. Baking powder has sodium as well. I calculated over 800 mg of sodium in this recipe.
Recipe was completely liquid
Recipe came out completely liquid its so a stupid
Great recipe! My family loves them! Thank you 🥰
It would be so nice to be able to actually read the recipe if those stupid ads didn’t pop up all over the place so you can’t even read anything. It’s ridiculous that I can’t even see the actual post without all the flashing product rubbish!!!!
Since I found this recipe, it is all I use. It is amazing!
Thank you for sharing.
This has been my go-to waffle recipe for at least five years, and I can’t recommend it enough! The waffles always come out perfectly light and crispy on the outside, while staying soft and fluffy inside. The recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are consistently amazing every single time. Whether I’m making a quick breakfast or a special weekend treat, these waffles never disappoint. After trying so many others, I always come back to this one—it’s simply unbeatable!
Wondering how many waffles does this recipe make