Buttermilk Waffles
These Buttermilk Waffles are perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Made with real buttermilk for a classic tangy flavor and golden texture, this homemade buttermilk waffles recipe is ideal for weekend brunch, holiday breakfasts, or freezer-friendly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup chocolate chips or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Lightly grease if needed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined (small lumps are fine).
- Do not overmix.
- Cook
- Pour about ½–¾ cup batter (or recommended amount for your waffle iron) onto the hot iron.
- Close lid and cook 3–5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove carefully and repeat with remaining batter.
- Keep Crisp
- Place finished waffles on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
- Keep warm in a 200°F oven if needed.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Do not open waffle iron too early to prevent sticking.
- Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze in a single layer up to 2 months.
- Reheat in toaster for best crisp texture.