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Waffle lovers, this one’s for you! The perfect fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside waffles, ready for topping with butter and a generous pour of maple syrup. For over a decade, my homemade waffle recipe has been top-rated on Google and Pinterest and I know you’ll love it too!
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Pin RecipeWhat Makes This Waffle Recipe a Standout
What makes one basic, plain waffle recipe stand out from the rest? They’re all made the same way, with the same ingredients, right?
Well, yes and no! There are slight variations in ingredients, quantities, and technique that can make a big difference in how a recipe turns out. Here’s what sets my waffles apart from a lot of other recipes that are out there.
- Rather than oil, I use melted butter. This makes the waffles tender, enhances their flavor, and helps them crisp up.
- I go light on the sugar. You’ll be adding toppings anyway—you don’t need your waffles to be sugary sweet too!
- We keep it simple by not whipping the egg whites separately. I tested this recipe with and without separating the whites from the yolks and found that this step didn’t make enough difference to justify the extra work (and the extra bowl to wash).
My Best Tips for Fluffy and Fabulous Waffles
I have a whole post for my best waffle-making secrets, but here are some pointers to get you started:
- Whisk the eggs well. Whisk those eggs up nice and fluffy! You might not think it makes a difference, but it does! Adding air to the eggs gives your waffles a light and airy texture.
- Don’t overmix. When mixing your batter, do so gently. The batter will have lumps in it. That’s fine! Just mix until the ingredients are combined and stop.
- Allow the batter to rest. Let your batter rest for about 5 minutes before making your first waffle. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, thickening the batter.
- Do NOT peek. Cook your waffle until it stops steaming. DO NOT PEEK. You will tear your waffle apart and it won’t cook correctly if you open the waffle iron too soon.
- Cool on a rack. Place the waffles on a wire rack you take them out of your waffle iron. The waffles will stay crispier that way; if you immediately put them on a plate, the bottoms will steam and get soggy.
Keeping Your Waffles Warm
To keep waffles warm while you’re whipping up more for your family, preheat your oven to the “warm” setting or lowest setting available. Or, to make your waffles extra crispy, heat your oven to 200ºF.
Place the waffles right on the oven rack when you take them out of your waffle iron. The waffles will stay crispy and warm until you’re ready to enjoy!
Storage and Reheating
If you’re planning to enjoy the leftover waffles within a day or two, storing them properly will keep them fresh and crispy.
- To store: Before storing, make sure the waffles are completely cooled on a wire rack. Storing them while warm will create steam, making the waffles soggy. Place the cooled waffles in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate them for up to 2 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: Pop the waffles in a toaster or toaster oven for 1-2 minutes until crispy. You can also use an oven at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes to warm them up.
More Recipes for Breakfast Lovers
- Now that you know how to make a classic waffle recipe, try my fluffy pancake recipe, which is another of my family’s favorites!
- Making brunch for a crowd? This baked French toast casserole is always a hit! Or make this savory breakfast casserole. (When I’m hosting a big gathering, I like to make both!)
- For another take on a basic waffle, try these Bisquick waffles. It’s the recipe my mom and dad used to make when I was growing up!
Waffle Recipe
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 3/4 cups milk
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray or rub a little melted butter on.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer until light and fluffy and pale in color.2 eggs
- Add the vanilla to the egg mixture.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Mix the egg mixture into the dry mixture.
- Add the butter and milk into the mixture- blending until just smooth.1 3/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup butter
- Let mixture sit for about 5 minutes before adding to the waffle iron.
- Pour onto hot iron and cook until golden brown.
- Serve topped with pure maple syrup and butter or your favorite fruit and whipped cream.
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Notes
- To keep waffles warm while you’re whipping up more for your family, preheat your oven to the “warm” setting or lowest setting available.
- Place the waffles right on the rack when you take them out of your waffle iron. The waffles will stay crispy and warm until you’re ready to enjoy!
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Delicious! And so easy to make. I love that you don’t need so many eggs and the dough has a fantastic texture – it doesn’t overflow in the waffle maker and no drippings. And they taste so good! Thanks for sharing. Definitely a keeper!!!!
Great recipe I changed a few things added ,an extra Tlbs. of sugar, mixed my yolks with the milk and vanilla whipped the whites by hand and folded them into the mix at the end. 👍🏽❤️
I Made these for my husband and grandson yesterday! Delicious. Please make these, greatwe had butter and maple syrup on them. Great easy receipt for anyone. ❤️❤️❤️
A family favorite!! We eat them with syrup, fruit, peanut butter, honey, add blueberries or chocolate chips, use for bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, or just eat plain on the go! So delicious!
Yum! We’re so glad you enjoy them, Callie!
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Hi! You can find the exact measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the page. We hope you enjoy!
Didn’t have a mixer. Used a fork and even with little clumps here and there it turned out SO YUMMY! Easy and great recipe!
We’re so glad it turned out well for you! Thank you for trying it out, Celeste.
We’d love to know how you prefer to serve them, too!
These are delicious!!! Having meniere’s disease and having to lower sodium, I was able to create this to a low sodium waffle by using no salt baking powder and eliminating the actual salt. They are even good without anything on them! Thanks for sharing this recipe and I’ll definitely be making it again
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Charlie! Thank you for trying it out and taking the time to leave a review!
Ok the family loved them but I LoVeD how the recipe had the amounts included in the directions!! Sometimes it’s the little things & not touching my phone every time I have to look at the amount is nice. I will print this out though & prep a dry batch for some quick breakfast/mornings. Thank you!
We’re so glad they were a hit and that you found the ingredients listed helpful. Thank you for trying them out and taking the time to leave a review, Valerie!
These waffles are way too good. Thank you.
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Gina! What’s your favorite way to serve them?
I’ve never made homemade waffles before because I’m lazy and I’m glad I chose this recipe! They were absolutely delicious! Thank you!!
Thank you for trying them out, Kari! We’re so glad they turned out well for you. We’ve got lots of waffle recipes for you. 😉
These waffles are mmmm mmmm good! My husband and I have made them probably 9 times now and each time they are delicious!! So glad I found the recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, Britney! We’re so glad you enjoy them. 😊
It’s been a long time since I’ve made waffles. I saw this recipe and decided I wanted to try it. OMG! Amazing.what a great recipe. My husband ate three waffles 🤣🤣🤣🤣he loved them so much! Thank you for such a great recipe. Delicious!😋
Thank you so much, Lynn! We’re so glad you enjoyed them. 😊
I stumbled on this recipe because my box of Bisquik was expired. I was craving waffles and the roads were too icy to run to the grocery store. I don’t believe I’ll ever make another waffle from Bisquik now. This recipe makes such delicious waffles with ingredients I typically have in the pantry. They are so light and fluffy! They freeze beautifully for a quick breakfast (or supper) during the work week. 👍👍
Thank you for the feedback, Debbie! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe. 😊
Truly the BEST waffles I’ve ever made. My husband said at least twice they were “The best waffles I have ever eaten!”.
Light and fluffy batter along with the helpful tips you provide makes the winning combination to this recipe. I am saving this one!
We’re so happy to hear this, Amy! Thank you for trying them out and taking the time to leave feedback. 😊
I tried this recipe, never having made waffles before. They turned out great! Thank you!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them!
They are not the best
I don’t want to sound rude but I don’t know if I would use this recipe again. The waffles came out soft and flimsy. They did taste good.
The kids and husband said they were delicious! I used honey instead of the sugar because we had an over abundance, made a double batch and froze some for east school morning breakfasts. They reheat in the toaster perfectly!
We’re so glad you were able to make them work for you and that they were a hit! Thank you for trying them out, Megan!