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The Best Waffle Recipe

By Lynette on March 9, 2017 · Updated March 30, 2022 · 50 Comments

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waffle stack on plate with drizzle of syrup and butter

This is the best waffle recipe!  If you want fluffy golden waffles that are a little crispy around the edges, then this homemade waffle recipe is for you!  Easy to freeze for busy mornings.  You will need a Belgian waffle maker to make this recipe.

If you like this recipe you’ll also love homemade biscuits or pancakes for breakfast.

waffle stack on plate with drizzle of syrup and butter

Farmhouse Fluffy Waffles

A hot breakfast is something I always desire when I wake up on a cool day in Ohio.  Living in our old farmhouse, the wood floors can be chilly, and the air has a draft.  It’s some of the charms of its history, but it can be a bit hard to leave the comfort of our warm bed.  So, a warm breakfast like pancakes, biscuits, or these homemade waffles is just the thing I want to make for my boys each morning and enjoy myself.

But who has time for a big farmhouse waffle breakfast when the bus is coming in 20 minutes and the kids are still in their warm footie pajamas? I found a great solution to our hot breakfast in the cold winter mornings.

  • Prep for a busy weekday morning: On Saturday or Sunday morning we usually make a big waffle breakfast and take the leftovers and put them in the refrigerator to enjoy all week long – hot breakfast! We make a double batch of the recipe you’ll find below. Just pop the waffles in the toaster on the busy weekday mornings and you’re done.
  • Waffle Maker: If you want to make the waffles last through the week you’ll need a waffle maker that divides the waffle into smaller parts that will fit into a toaster like this one.
waffles on plate with pat of butter on top

How to Make Homemade Waffles

  • Dry Ingredients: Stir together the dry ingredients and set them aside.
  • Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, butter, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Combine: Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
  • Pour: Add waffle batter to greased waffle iron and bake by waffle maker instructions.
waffle ready in waffle iron

Waffle Topping Ideas

I prefer butter and syrup.  However, this homemade raspberry sauce would be amazing . You can also top with whipped cream and fresh fruit.  My kids prefer peanut butter with syrup.

This hot breakfast is fun way for us to gather before a busy Saturday or before church on Sundays.  And the fact that it preps us for the week ahead – its just so clever.  But like every good breakfast, the less dishes and the more prep – the better.  I hope you enjoy this homemade waffle recipe as much as my family has!

How to Make Waffles Video

Waffle Recipe: FAQs

How do you reheat homemade waffles to make them crispy again?

After making the waffles let them completely cool. Tear your waffles into triangles if your waffle iron creates a natural division. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Pop into the toaster when ready to reheat. Enjoy with butter and syrup.

How do I store the leftover waffles?

Once cool, store leftover waffles in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, pop into the toaster to crisp up. You can also freeze the leftover waffles and toast from freezer when ready to eat!

Can you use this recipe to make pancakes?

Waffle recipes tend to have more fat (hence the butter) than pancake recipes do. Try this recipe if you’re in the mood for pancakes.

What’s the difference between Belgian and regular waffles?

Belgian waffles tend to be thicker. You use a unique waffle maker to create them. The recipe also calls for a leavening agent (the baking powder in this recipe) which allows them to be nice and fluffy.

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Best Waffle Recipe

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  • Author: Lynette Rice
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 9 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: waffle maker
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

The best homemade waffle recipe that gives you a fluffy golden waffle with crispy edges. You will need a Belgian waffle maker to make this reicpe.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Dry Ingredients: Mix dry ingredients and set them aside
  2. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, butter and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. Combine: Stir in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  4. Make Waffles: Pour into greased waffle iron and bake by waffle iron instructions.

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Notes

Servings: The number of waffles this recipe creates depends on the size of your waffle maker.  This recipe will make 8 large waffles or 12 small waffles.

How to serve store and reheat leftovers: Once cool, store leftover waffles in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, pop into the toaster to crisp up. You can also freeze the leftover waffles and toast from freezer when ready to eat!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 waffle
  • Calories: 291
  • Sugar: 14.2
  • Sodium: 31.5
  • Fat: 17
  • Carbohydrates: 31.3
  • Protein: 4.4
  • Cholesterol: 74.1

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Comments

  1. Chesney Alise

    March 19, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    Hello! Do you think it would be alright if I made the batter a night before? And added the baking the morning of making them? So excited to try these!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynette

      March 29, 2021 at 9:31 am

      You can make the batter the night before but leave out the baking powder. The baking powder will break down. I would add the baking powder before making the waffles in the morning.

      Reply
  2. Leigh

    March 12, 2021 at 3:43 am

    Hi, can u use in a waffle mould for the oven. Brought them to see if any good.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lynette

      March 15, 2021 at 11:54 am

      I don’t see why not. I would follow the directions on the mold and see what happens. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nicole

    February 28, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Yummy!

    Reply
  4. Pat

    February 27, 2021 at 11:13 am

    This is a good recipe. Looks like the batter should have sat for 10 minutes before using. The last waffle was the right consistency. Of course! LOL!!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynette

      March 01, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Cara

    February 15, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    I made this with coconut flour. It did NOT turn out! Just use regular flour!

    Reply
    • Lynette

      February 18, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      Good to know! Thanks!

      Reply
    • Yain

      March 24, 2021 at 10:01 am

      That’s because you’d need a combo of both coconut and almond bc coconut flour absorbs too much moisture so it would be to dry to substitute 2cups for 2 cups. I’d do one 1 3/4 of a cup of almond flour and 1/4 cup of coconut and see if that works you can even do almost all almond flour and bd only about 2-3 tbsp of coconut flour. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  6. Giulia

    December 20, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    what a tb?

    Reply
    • Lynette

      December 21, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      tb stands for Tablespoon.

      Reply
  7. Antonella

    December 12, 2020 at 9:54 am

    The best waffle recipe I have found!!!

    Reply
    • Lynette

      December 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      yay! I’m so glad you found them. We love them too!

      Reply
  8. Ina Bentley

    May 18, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Delicious & so easy. I bake them & freeze them. They warm in the toaster oven perfectly. A great quick snack for my grandkids.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynette

      May 20, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      Awesome! We enjoy them from the toaster as well!

      Reply
      • Fer

        January 17, 2021 at 11:27 am

        I made this recipe twice, the first time the waffles came out suuuper bitter, the second time I reduced the baking soda to a fourth of what the recipe calls for (1tsp instead of 4 tsp) and they came out perfect

        Reply
  9. Gayatri

    April 23, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Hi. Your video says baking soda but the recipe says baking powder. Could u clarify please. Just bought a waffle maker. Can’t wait to.get waffling! Gayatri

    Reply
    • Lynette

      April 27, 2020 at 10:15 am

      Hi! Thanks so much for letting me know! You use baking powder as the recipe card states. I need to update the video! Whoops!

      Reply
    • Fer

      January 17, 2021 at 11:31 am

      I actually did this🤦🏻‍♀️ I put the baking soda instead of baking powder, next time I’ll do it correctly 😅

      Reply
      • Lynette

        January 18, 2021 at 2:24 pm

        You’re not the first one! Glad you figured it out. 🙂

        Reply
  10. Henry

    November 28, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    Just made this to have Turkey and Waffle’s, This recipe is by far the best I ever had!!! And of course I had to have one w/syrup for desert, AMAZING!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Lynette

      December 04, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Glad you enjoyed the waffles! It’s a family favorite we make almost weekly. 🙂

      Reply
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