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Classic Buttermilk Waffles

This classic buttermilk waffle recipe has stood the test of time, yielding fluffy, lightly sweetened waffles with that delicious buttermilk tang!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 waffles
Calories: 509 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Mix the buttermilk and the melted butter together in a large capacity measuring cup. Add in the beaten egg and vanilla extract then stir together.
  3. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Mix together until combined, the batter should still be a little bit lumpy but not too much! Try not to over mix.
  4. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  5. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions, mine is a 1/3 cup per waffle.
  6. Set the cooking time to whatever you desire according to your waffle maker. These are best done to a medium brown.
Crisp in the Oven
  1. If desired, set your oven to 250 °F. Place the waffles on a baking sheet and heat for 7-8 minutes. Remove and serve!

Notes

  • Make sure to fully heat your waffle iron before making the first batch or they will cook unevenly
  • Yield will depend on the size of your waffle maker, but there is enough batter for servings for 4 people 

Nutrition Information

Calories 509kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 860mg (36%) Potassium 467mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 790IU (16%) Calcium 251mg (25%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4waffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509

% Daily Value*

Calories 509kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 860mg 36%
Potassium 467mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 790IU 16%
Calcium 251mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.