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Waffle lovers, this one’s for you! The perfect fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside 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!
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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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I’m having some trouble with this recipe. I followed the directions to a T and the batter came out VERY runny and they aren’t light and fluffy at all and very short in height: not rising as the photo shows. Im very particular with baking and follow carefully and be sure to measure accurately. I’m not sure what is going on.
I added some flour to thicken it and it seems to help! The flavor is great!
Well, that’s good! I’ve had my batter be a tad runny but the waffles turned out just fine. Glad you got it worked out!! 🙂
Hey amazing recipe. Reading all the comments i also felt the batter was a tad bit runny but the waffles turned out alright. Thanks…. Will check all ur recipes now. Thanks for great easy recipe.
WOW! I’ve never heard that. Maybe you left something out? I’ve never had a problem with them. Sorry!
I just made these for my family and they were delicious! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
For some reasonthey tasted little bitter. Could it be the baking powder? What was I doing wrong
I don’t know! Mine is always buttery and has a great flavor. Did you add the sugar?
Do you know if you used baking soda instead of baking powder?
My family loved these waffles. Truly the best! Crisp with a tender inside! Thank you for the recipe! Be blessed! ?
You are so very welcome!!
Made these this morning for an early Easter Brunch. They were super yummy! Very lite and fluffy inside and a little bit crisp on the outside. Thanks for this, will definitely be making it again.
It may be helpful to think about the temperature of your ingredients, namely milk & eggs, before adding melted butter. Mine were too cold and resulted in extremely lumpy batter. Guess I should have used better common sense on that one, ay…?
Good idea! 🙂 I have never let anything come to room temperature and they come out perfect every time.
The recipe seems to have disappeared:(
THANK YOU for brining this to my attention! I fixed it. Can you get it now??
Just whipped up this batter and sitting typing this while I wait for those 5 minutes to pass. Can’t wait!
That is fun! How did they turn out??
Just made these waffles for brunch in our Belgian waffle maker. These waffles were delicious. I do add about a teaspoon of cinnamon to all of my waffle and pancake batters and sometimes a hint of nutmeg. I also replace a tablespoon or two of butter with bacon grease, if I’m making bacon, too. These were puffy and soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. This may be my go to waffle recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Great! That sounds delicious!!
Best waffles EVER!
YAY!!! So happy you LOVE them too!
Hey amazing recipe. Reading all the comments i also felt the batter was a tad bit runny but the waffles turned out alright. Thanks…. Will check all ur recipes now. Thanks for great easy recipe.
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These look delicious! To reheat leftovers put them back in the waffle maker. They keep their shape and crispy outside best that way.
Yes! I agree, Amy! I am all about crispy waffles! haha!
I now want waffles, thank you very much 😛 Those are some great pics! I’m going to pin your recipe to try later.
Those look so inviting! I want waffles.
Mmm, those look delicious! Thanks for the recipe, I’ll have to try it!
They are yuuuummmmy, Vanessa! Let me know if you try them out. I can’t wait to make them this weekend!
Ahh now you’ve got me craving a waffle. I wish I had bought some bananas today, they would have been perfect to go on one for breakfast tomorrow.
YES – bananas are perfect with these waffles. Did you end up making them?
Just how much is a “stick” of butter. In Canada we a couple of different sizes. A “stick” is not a measurement…like a dollup, a pinch or a dab. Thanks.
a stick of butter is 1/2 cup of butter
Yes, thank you!