5 from 333 votes
Perfectly Easy Homemade Waffles
These homemade waffles combine all-purpose flour, buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter with baking powder and sugar for a batter that produces golden, crisp waffles with a tender interior. The recipe accommodates both Belgian and American-style waffles by adjusting the batter portion. Warm syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream serve as classic toppings to complement the waffles’ lightly sweet and airy texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
waffles
Calories:
543 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
% 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.