The Best Homemade Waffles Recipe
I don’t know about you, but when I think of weekend mornings, I think of waffles. I’m no thinking about waffles that are unnecessarily complex with complicated steps, but the classic simple and straightforward breakfast waffles. If you’re like me, then you’ve found gold because this recipe is exactly that: easy, classic, and honestly, hard to beat.
Picture this: a handful of basic pantry staples like, flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, melted butter, a pinch of sugar, a bit of vanilla, and a little salt to make everything pop. That’s it. You mix your dry ingredients together, whisk your wet ones in a separate bowl, then stir them until just combined. Lumpy batter? Totally fine. Let it be, that’s how the waffles stay light and tender.
Now, fire up your waffle iron. Grease it lightly, maybe with melted butter if you’re feeling decadent, or just a quick cooking spray. Scoop in about half a cup of batter (or the right amount for your waffle iron), and let it do its thing for around four minutes—or until it turns golden and slightly crisp along the edges.
I always end up cooking the batter in batches. While one batch is fresh and hot, the earlier ones get tucked onto a baking sheet in a warm oven, keeps them crisp, so nobody’s eating room-temperature waffles unless that’s your thing.
It’s actually that simple, your weekend breakfasts could something everyone looks forward to and won’t take much of your time. The following guided recipe breaks every step down so you can follow and started enjoying your classic homemade waffles in no time.
Best Waffles Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Waffle Iron:
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the beaten eggs, and whisk until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. A few lumps in the batter are okay.
Cook the Waffles:
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Pour enough batter onto the center of the preheated waffle iron to cover about 2/3 to 3/4 of the surface (the amount will depend on the size of your waffle iron).
- Close the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Use a spatula to carefully remove the cooked waffles from the waffle iron and transfer them to a plate.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the waffles immediately while they are hot and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
