Buttermilk Waffle Recipe

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Y’all I make a mean buttermilk waffle recipe. I keep them soft and fluffy but with a nice golden crunchy outside. My trick is beating the egg whites separately and folding them into the batter. It’s my secret sauce, and it separates these from all the others you will find. Get into it boos.

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A white plate with buttermilk waffles stacked on top with a syrup pouring from a container over the top of the waffles.

Ingredient Notes

  • Granulated Sugar: or brown sugar.
  • Buttermilk: You can make your own! Place two tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar in a liquid measuring cup and then fill up with milk to the 2-cup line. Let it sit for five minutes. It will curdle into buttermilk.
  • Melted Salted Butter: or unsalted.

How to Make Buttermilk Waffles

Step 1: Make the Waffle Batter

  1. Grab your largest bowl and combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  2. Mix them together with a whisk to create the perfect dry mix.
  3. Add the egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, and a splash of vanilla extract to the bowl.
  4. Mix it all up until it’s just combined – we’re aiming for unity, not overworking!
A collage of images showing mixing the waffle batter from mixing the dry ingredients, wet ingredients and finally mixing them together.

Step 2: Beat the Egg Whites For Fluffy Waffles

  1. Place the egg whites in a clean bowl.
  2. Beat them until they’re strutting stiff peaks. This is your secret weapon for waffles that are lighter than air!
  3. Add the fluffy egg whites to the batter.
  4. Gently fold the whipped whites into your batter. This is like folding in a cloud – be gentle and keep it fluffy!
A collage showing beating the egg whites and then adding to the buttermilk waffle batter.

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Step 3: Cook Your Waffles

  1. Preheat your waffle maker, give it a good spritz of non-stick spray, and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Pouring the buttermilk waffle mixture onto a hot waffle iron.
A stack of buttermilk waffles on a plate topped with a pat of butter and sliced fresh fruit.

Buttermilk Waffles Recipe

This Buttermilk Waffles Recipe makes waffles with a beautiful crunchy golden brown exterior and a tender, flavorful inside. It's the best waffle recipe ever!
4.58 from 52 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs separated
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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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

Beating the Egg Whites. The goal here is stiff peaks. This means that your egg whites should stand up into straight peaks when you pull the mixer up.
Use a Stand Mixer or Electric Mixer. It will take forever to get stiff peaks by hand so I highly recommend using one of these options to save time.
Make Sure The Waffle Iron Is Hot. This creates those crispy edges but also helps prevent the waffles from sticking.
Don’t Forget to Spray Your Waffle Iron. This way your waffles will easily release when they’re done cooking.
Do Not Over Mix the Waffle Batter. You want crispy tender waffles. Like other baked goods, waffles can end up a little tough if you mix too much. You also want to avoid deflating the egg whites.

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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Recipe Tips

  • Beating the Egg Whites. The goal here is stiff peaks. This means that your egg whites should stand up into straight peaks when you pull the mixer up.
  • Use a Stand Mixer or Electric Mixer. It will take forever to get stiff peaks by hand so I highly recommend using one of these options to save time.
  • Make Sure The Waffle Iron Is Hot. This creates those crispy edges but also helps prevent the waffles from sticking.
  • Don’t Forget to Spray Your Waffle Iron. This way your waffles will easily release when they’re done cooking.
  • Do Not Over Mix the Waffle Batter. You want crispy tender waffles. Like other baked goods, waffles can end up a little tough if you mix too much. You also want to avoid deflating the egg whites.
A plate of buttermilk waffles dusted with powdered sugar and some blueberries and raspberries.

Recipe Help

Can I make buttermilk waffle batter the night before?

I know it may sound appealing to get a jump on things the night before but this method doesn’t work well for this recipe. The egg whites will deflate as they sit overnight in the fridge so your best bet is to mix up the waffle batter fresh. You can mix your dried ingredients the night before and store them in a container. Get everything else together in the fridge so you can mix them up more quickly in the morning.

Why are my waffles sticking to the waffle iron?

If you want to ensure that your waffles don’t stick, it’s crucial to allow the waffle iron time to heat up before adding your batter. Also, don’t forget to spray it very well with cooking or baking spray before adding the batter. Repeat with more spray between each batch of waffles.

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Comments

  1. There is something so comforting about waffles. These look perfect, especially with that syrup! Oh, and I’ve always wanted to go to a diner like that, but I don’t think we have any around here.

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    1. Same here Laura. We have diners here but it just doesn’t have that same feel. I miss it!

  2. I’ve had a life long love for waffles! I’ve never tried buttermilk though – I feel like I’ve been majorly missing out!

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  3. Late night dinners or shall I say brinner at a 24-hr diner after a night out in the town, ohh those were the days. Those bittersweet college days. 😉

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    1. OMG I love that term brinner! Haha that is so cute. Gosh now I feel old reminiscing about the gold ole college days.

  4. College midnight diner visits with stacks of pancakes and waffles. YES! I did it too. And I could go for a huge plate of these gorgeous waffles for lunch right now. And maybe another plate for dinner!? 😉

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    1. Same here Sally! I adore stacks of pancakes AND waffles! I would love a stack right now too!

  5. Nothing beats the late night breakfasts I had in college, but these waffles look like they come close!

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  8. I grew up on pancakes and grew to love waffles as I got older at diners as well! I prefer waffles over pancakes, and these look so light and fluffy — just perfect any time you want a special breakfast…or lunch…or dinner. I’d seriousness at these any time of day!

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    1. I love the debate between pancakes and waffles. I think I have come to love anything slathered in butter and warm syrup.

  9. You know, I didn’t start eating waffles until college either. Sunday brunches with girlfriends to catch up on the weekend, talk about boys and the recent tales on campus. Those were really amazing times and I always look forward to brunches now as we are all in different stages in life. Thanks for bringing back memories with some good buttermilk waffles!!

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    1. Yes Zainab, it sounds like we have similar experiences with our girlfriend brunch outings. They are the best.

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