This Buttermilk Waffles Recipe has a beautiful crunchy golden brown exterior with a tender and flavorful texture inside. It’s the best waffle recipe ever!
The Heart and Soul of the Best Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
Cuisine Inspiration: Classic American breakfast
Primary Cooking Method: The waffle iron works its magic here
Dietary Info: Vegetarian-friendly, this recipe is perfect for those who eat dairy and eggs.
Key Flavor: The buttermilk brings a tangy twist
Skill Level Required: Easy
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of your waffle kingdom, providing structure and ensuring your breakfast is fluffy and fabulous.
- Granulated Sugar: A little sweetness to kick start your day right; it’s like a mini morning pep talk for your taste buds!
- Baking Powder: This is the lift-off! It helps your waffles rise to the occasion and achieve peak fluffiness.
- Ground Cinnamon: Just a hint, but it’s like the secret handshake of flavor – subtle, but makes all the difference.
- Egg Yolks & Whites Separated: Yolks bring the richness while the whites are whipped into airy perfection, creating a texture so divine, you’ll think you’re biting into a cloud.
- Buttermilk: The tangy twist! It tenderizes the flour and brings a zing that’ll wake up all your senses.
- Melted Salted Butter: It’s like a liquid hug for your waffles, adding a luscious richness that you just can’t achieve any other way.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash of aromatic beauty, bringing all the flavors together in a sweet, harmonious blend.
How to Make Buttermilk Waffles
- Whisk the Basics: Grab your largest bowl and whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to create the perfect dry mix.
- Mix in the Moisture: Crack those yolks right in, followed by a good pour of buttermilk, melted butter, and a splash of vanilla extract. Mix it all up until it’s just combined – we’re aiming for unity, not overworking!
- Whip It Good: Take those egg whites and beat them until they’re strutting stiff peaks. This is your secret weapon for waffles that are lighter than air!
- Fold and Fluff: Gently fold the whipped whites into your batter. This is like folding in a cloud – be gentle and keep it fluffy!
- Hot and Ready: Preheat your waffle maker, give it a good spritz of non-stick spray, and cook according to the manufacturer’s wisdom.
- Serve it Up: Plate those golden beauties up while they’re warm, and dive in!
How to Store
Store: Cool the waffles completely, place parchment paper between them, and store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Pop them in a toaster or oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through and crispy. If frozen, no need to thaw; just add a couple of minutes to the reheating time.
How to Serve
Make this into the best breakfast spread with some of the following ideas:
- For a Southern classic, serve it up with fried chicken.
- For a basic breakfast, bacon and eggs is always nice.
- Make the ultimate carb fest with fluffy pancakes, biscuits and even cinnamon rolls galore!
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Buttermilk Waffles
This Buttermilk Waffles Recipe has a beautiful crunchy golden brown exterior with a tender and flavorful texture inside. It’s the best waffle recipe ever!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs separated
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In one large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Next whisk in egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Beat remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold stiff egg whites into batter.
- Heat waffle maker, spray maker with non-stick spray and prepare waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Store: Cool the waffles completely, place parchment paper between them, and store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Pop them in a toaster or oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through and crispy. If frozen, no need to thaw; just add a couple of minutes to the reheating time. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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Made a mistake by using unsalted butter. They turned out floppy and not crispy. The saving grace for these was to make pancakes! yummy!
Regardless of my mistake, the flavor was delicious and I will try them again next weekend. Thank you.
These waffles look delicious and now I am going out to buy a waffle iron. Can hardly wait to make them.
These are the best buttermilk waffles!!! I’ve tried a couple of recipes online, and these are by far THE BEST!!! These will definitely be my go to; thank you for this great recipe.
Made these today as a special treat for vacation. Wow. They are so delicious. Crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. The hint of cinnamon is so so good!!!
These waffles are similar to the Williamsburg Pecan Waffles, although more butter is used in the Williamsburg version. Also no spray on the waffle iron.
These are like the ones my mother always made and that was 74 years ago. She didn’t however use buttermilk just whole milk. Sometimes she used cake flour for a fluffier waffle. I am going to make some with the buttermilk to see if I will enjoy them more.
I don’t have a waffle maker so I’m gonna leave it in the oven for a while I hope it’s works
Love these, they were so fluffy, tasted amazing and were so easy to make! The buttermilk added a nice tang. Will definitely use this recipe again!
Hello, I want to make your recipe for a karaoke with chicken and waffles party! I can make the batter approx 2 hours and advance? Would the egg whites hold? Lastly, do you think I can make the waffles 20 minutes before the event and heat them as served? I want guest to enjoy the food – I only have one waffle iron. Any suggestions?
Thanks loads – Hi I love your site btw!
These were delicious waffles! Way better than from a box. Lightly crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Family loved it this way.
Hooray so glad you enjoyed!