Perfectly Easy Homemade Waffles
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Perfectly Easy Homemade Waffles
Description
Perfectly Easy Homemade Waffles start by mixing dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt—before incorporating buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to create a smooth, lump-free batter. The buttermilk adds a slight tang and reacts with the baking powder for leavening, yielding waffles with a crisp exterior and fluffy crumb.
The batter can be portioned according to the waffle maker's size and style, using more batter for Belgian-style thicker waffles and less for American-style thinner ones. Cooking takes about 4 to 5 minutes or as per the waffle maker instructions until golden brown.
Serving suggestions include warm syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream to enhance the mild sweetness and texture. For convenience, uncooked batter can be stored refrigerated for several days while cooked waffles freeze well and reheat crisply in a toaster.
This recipe yields roughly enough batter for 4 Belgian or 6 American-style waffles depending on portions and waffle maker size.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
- Add 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until well combined and there are no more lumps.
- Add 1/2 cup of the batter to the preheated waffle maker for a Belgian-style waffle, or add 1/3 cup of the batter for an American-style waffle. The amount of batter will vary depending on the size and style of your waffle maker.
- Cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, following the manufacturer’s timing guide or approximately 4 to 5 minutes per waffle.
- Serve hot, topped with warm syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream, as desired.
Notes
- The batter yields approximately 2 cups, suitable for 4 Belgian or 6 American-style waffles depending on your machine.
- Uncooked batter stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; stir before use.
- Freeze cooked waffles in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag; reheat in a toaster to restore crispness.
- Any discoloration in refrigerated batter will disappear upon mixing before cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1waffle | |
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1000IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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