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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

★★★★★ 4.9 from 14 reviews
  • 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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Lynette is the home cook, recipe tester and photographer for Cleverly Simple which she created in 2010.  Most of her recipes come from the treasured recipe box passed down from her great-grandma, grandmother, and mother.

Lynette’s recipes and projects have been featured in Country Living, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful and others.

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Comments

  1. kim

    March 06, 2022 at 10:57 am

    Great and easy recipe! Made them today and the best recipe for Belgian Waffles thus far! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynette

      March 10, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      yay! It is the best. Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Cookie

    February 27, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    Loved this recipe! Added frozen wild blueberries to batter and it was great. Froze leftover waffles and reheated in the waffle iron and they were amazingly crispy! Making and freezing more today for camping.

    Reply
  3. Memay

    February 12, 2022 at 10:15 am

    Made this for my picky family this morning. Before they even got downstairs they were commenting on the yummy aroma. They were a big hit! And ooohhh so easy! I will make this my got to waffles! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. HoneyBunny20

    October 03, 2021 at 7:50 am

    Very good. Slightly different from my old standby recipe but with the extra additional butter it makes them so much better. Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

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    • Lynette

      October 04, 2021 at 10:11 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  5. Linda

    July 29, 2021 at 10:36 am

    Our family loved these! Simple and delicious. Possibly the best waffle recipe I’ve made. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lin

      August 04, 2021 at 5:05 am

      Hi, is it all purpose flour? If I use self raising flour, I don’t need to put baking powder, right? Thanks

      Reply
    • Lynette

      August 23, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  6. LeeAnn

    July 18, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    Definitely the best recipe for thick, crispy waffles. I doubled the vanilla and added more sugar so you don’t need syrup. Great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynette

      August 23, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  7. Jenn

    June 24, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    This is my go to recipe. I have tried recipes with buttermilk but definitely prefer this recipe. Best waffle recipe ever. Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Janie King

    June 12, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Great waffle recipe

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. N

    April 10, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    Can I make the waffle batter the night before?

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    • Lynette

      April 12, 2021 at 10:19 am

      Yes. However, I would not add the baking powder until before making the waffles in the morning. The baking soda can break down overnight in the refrigerator.

      Reply
      • CHONG CHAI FOONG

        May 24, 2021 at 11:41 am

        What if I added the baking soda already? Just read this after adding into the batter.

        Reply
        • Lynette

          May 26, 2021 at 11:26 am

          It might be okay. Baking soda tends to break down over time so it may not rise as much. I typically tend to leave it out until right before just in case and to make sure I get the most fluffy waffles. Let me know how it turned out!

          Reply
          • Lin

            August 04, 2021 at 5:07 am

            Hi, is it all purpose flour? If I use self raising flour, I don’t need to put baking powder, right? Thanks

            Reply
            • Lynette

              August 23, 2021 at 1:42 pm

              You will want to use all purpose flour with the recipe as shared.

              Reply
            • Shaymaa

              September 24, 2021 at 6:21 pm

              It’s the best recipe ever I loved it so much thank you

              ★★★★★

              Reply
              • Lynette

                September 27, 2021 at 10:25 am

                Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

                Reply
  10. Laura

    April 05, 2021 at 10:58 am

    Delicious, thanks

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynette

      April 12, 2021 at 10:23 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
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