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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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Love love 💕 This is our favourite recipe and our go to for Sunday brunch!
Thank you for sharing
Absolutely love this recipe. I’ve used it multiple times and my partner raves about these waffles!
What could be wrong? The waffles did not brown and were very dry and crumbly. The flavor was as expected. I made a second batch with the same results, following the recipe exactly.
I don’t know! Did you use baking powder? Did you overmix? You really just need to mix the ingredients and stop. I’m sorry!
I make mine with a Belgian waffle maker and I don’t know if that makes a difference or not or if that’s what you did. I thought I’d make suggestions Another thing I thought of is I blend my eggs until they’re light in color and frothy. Also my waffle maker does not cook them until golden but they are still crisp on the outside and wonderful. Hope one of these help Don’t want to miss out on a great recipe!
An easy waffle to make, it comes out crisp & is very good. I’ve made the recipe a few times & it’s definitely a keeper!
GREAT!!
Made these this morning. Awesome!!! Easy and quick to prepare and cook. Just yummy!!! Thanks so much.
Best waffles ever!!
I have used this recipe twice- exactly as written for two weekends in a row… results: AAA-mazing! So good and many tummies say “Thank you” for sharing with the world!
Came out great soooooooo good…sautéed some fresh peaches
mmm delicious!! What a great pairing!
I made this recipe today and they were delicious.
Thank you for the great recipe.
The BEST waffle recipe I have ever tried, definitely a new staple in our household!
AWESOME!! That’s what I love to hear!
GREAT! I’m so happy to hear that!
I never have luck with waffles, but these looked easy so I figured, let’s try it. Didn’t expect much but I was so happy with the results. My new go to recipe. Easy, completely delicious, and using the oven with a rack to keep them warm was genius. My family loved them. Thank you ❤
I LOVE to hear that!!! Thanks for sharing with me!
My new go to waffle recipe! Light and fluffy on the inside, a nice crispy golden brown on the outside. This recipe is very easy to cut in half. You can also use half oil/half butter if you want some “healthier” fats!
Amazing waffles. They were so good! My roommate started to walk to the table with his plate but took a bite on his way…he ended up finishing off his waffle while standing instead haha didn’t even last long enough to make it to the table. Will definitely be my go-to recipe!
Great recipe! Very easy!
We are so glad you enjoyed!!
-From the All Things Mamma Team
I must have done something wrong. All I tasted was too much baking powder. I followed the directions and they looked nice but I threw them out. 😞
OH no! I’m sorry to hear that! Try it again! It really does turn out great!
I made these and they were great. T just made a few changes….I used 2 tbsp white sugar and 2 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 1/4 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. I also separated the eggs, whipped the egg yolks first until fluffy before adding the rest . Then whipped the egg whites to add last. Made them so nice and fluffy….Love this recipe.