Description
Light, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside, these Classic Golden Waffles are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert! With a buttery, slightly sweet flavor and a tender crumb, they’re a delightful canvas for your favorite toppings—whether you prefer fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (9 oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups (14 oz) buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for a spiced version
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron:
Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease with non-stick spray or melted butter. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Whisk Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. - Combine:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined—a few lumps are okay. Overmixing will make the waffles tough. - Cook the Waffles: 🧇
Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron, using about ½ cup per waffle (depending on your waffle maker size). Cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 4–5 minutes. - Serve:
Serve warm with your favorite toppings—fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Extra Crispy Tip: Let the waffles cool briefly on a wire rack instead of stacking them to keep them crispy.
- Freezing Instructions: Cool completely, then freeze in a single layer. Reheat in a toaster or oven for a crispy finish.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk or oat milk with coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Americain
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 g
Keywords: Classic Waffles, Buttermilk Waffles, Crispy Waffles, Fluffy Waffles, Easy Waffle Recipe, Homemade Breakfast, Belgian Waffles