If you're looking for an easy waffle recipe from scratch, you’ve come to the right place! These waffles are crisp and golden on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside. The best part? They freeze beautifully, so I can make extras and enjoy them later. It’s honestly so simple that once you try this, you’ll never buy store-bought waffle mix again.
One of the things I love most about these waffles is how versatile they are. For a sweet breakfast, I top them with butter and maple syrup or add fresh fruit for a burst of color. If I’m in the mood for something savory, I’ll fry up some bacon or make fried chicken. This recipe is super quick, and you can even make the batter the night before to save time in the morning.
Making waffles at home is easy and so much better than pancakes (in my opinion)! They’re crispy, with pockets to catch syrup and butter, while pancakes tend to get soggy. While you need a waffle maker, it’s totally worth it for the crisp texture and golden color.
This simple waffle recipe has become a weekend favorite in my house. My family asks for them every Saturday, and the best part is that the recipe is so easy. Whether you serve them with maple syrup, fruit, or whatever you like, these waffles are the perfect treat to add to your breakfast rotation!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Waffle Recipe
It’s So Easy: The ingredients are basic and easy to find, and the steps are super simple. No stress!
Fluffy and Delicious: The waffles come out light and airy, with a crispy outside and soft inside. They’re just the right texture.
Perfect Flavor: The vanilla and butter create a rich, yummy flavor that’s not too strong, just the right balance.
So Many Topping Options: You can keep it classic with syrup, or add whatever toppings you love, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or even chocolate!
🧾Waffle Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this waffle recipe:
- All-Purpose Flour: I use all-purpose flour as the base for the batter. It gives the waffles structure and helps them hold together, so you get those perfect crispy edges.
- White Sugar: A little bit of sugar adds just the right sweetness and helps with that golden, slightly crispy exterior. It’s not too sweet, just enough to make them delicious!
- Baking Powder: This is what makes the waffles light and fluffy. It helps them rise and become airy inside, which is exactly what I want in a good waffle.
- Salt: Salt is key! It balances the sweetness and brings out all the other flavors, making the waffles taste richer and more full of flavor.
- Eggs: I like to use room-temperature eggs. They help bind everything together and give the waffles that soft, tender texture inside. Plus, they help with that beautiful golden color on the outside.
- Unsalted Butter: I love adding melted butter because it gives the waffles a rich, buttery flavor and helps them stay moist while still getting crispy on the outside.
- Warm Milk: Using warm milk makes everything mix together smoothly, so I don’t end up with any lumps. It also helps make the waffles soft and light, just the way I like them.
- Vanilla Extract: I always add vanilla because it gives the waffles a comforting, sweet aroma and adds a little extra warmth to the flavor. It’s the secret ingredient that makes them taste even better.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Waffle
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, warm milk, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk gently until just combined. Lumps are okay.
4. Pour about ⅓ cup of batter into the waffle maker, adjusting for size, close the lid, and cook until golden and crisp.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Don’t Overmix the Batter: A few lumps are okay. Overmixing can make the waffles dense instead of light and fluffy, so I stir just enough to combine everything.
Preheat the Waffle Maker: I always make sure my waffle iron is nice and hot before adding the batter. This ensures crispy edges and that perfect golden color.
Grease the Waffle Iron: Even with a non-stick iron, I lightly grease it to prevent sticking and to get that crisp, crunchy texture on the outside.
Serve Immediately: Waffles are best fresh! I serve them right away, so they stay warm, crispy, and delicious.
Storage: Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage.
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📖 Recipe
Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 240 g All-Purpose Flour
- 50 g White Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large Eggs
- 100 g Unsalted Butter - Melted
- 420 ml Warm Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Turn on your waffle maker and allow it to heat up according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, add the eggs, melted butter, warm milk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a whisk. Mix until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with oil spray or butter.
- Pour an appropriate amount of batter into the waffle maker (usually about ⅓ cup, depending on the size of your waffle iron).
- Close the lid and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the waffle and place it in a wire rack.
- Cook the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as syrup, butter, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Jenny says
Delicious waffle recipe! Light, fluffy, and easy to customize for any craving!