Homemade Waffles Recipe

A plate of waffles with berries and a fork.

4.75 from 4 votes

Whip up a simple batter in minutes, pour it into a waffle maker, then finish your golden homemade waffles with syrup, butter, and toppings of all kinds!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Waffle Maker

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
4 teaspoons baking powder 16 grams
¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs 100 grams
1¾ cups milk 397 grams
¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted and slightly cooled (½ stick)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Start in the center and whisk until just combined. A few lumps are okay.
Heat your waffle iron to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking oil if needed.
Add about ¾ cup of batter to your waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with toppings of choice.

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Notes

Yield: This recipe yields approximately 4-6 waffles, depending on the size of the waffle maker used.

Batter too thick: If the batter doesn’t pour easily, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of milk until it loosens to a thick but pourable consistency.
Batter too thin: If the batter seems runny, stir in a spoonful of flour to add structure and help the waffles hold their shape.
If you're making a batch of waffles, you can keep them warm in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the rest.
Adjust your waffle iron up and down as needed. Our waffle iron ranges from 1-5 in heat, and we like setting #4
Don't overfill the waffle iron. Pour in just enough batter to cover the waffle grid without overflowing.
Don't be tempted to open the waffle iron prematurely. Wait until the waffle has had a chance to cook through to avoid tearing.

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