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My mom’s Wonderful Buttermilk Waffles are a true family treasure! The batter comes together in just 5 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings. Thanks to the buttermilk, these waffles bake up light and fluffy on the inside with a perfectly crisp, golden exterior. They’re everything you want in a homemade waffle—simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 C flour (2 1/4 C flour if you are substituting regular milk + vinegar)
- 1/2 t soda
- 2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 2 C buttermilk (can substitute milk with 1 t vinegar in it)
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 2 beaten egg whites, whisked until frothy
- 1/2 C oil
Instructions
1. Plug in your waffle iron.
2. Combine all of the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
3. Make a well in the center of the bowl and add the milk, oil and egg yolks. Mix together.
4. Whisk your egg whites vigorously until nice and frothy. Gently fold them into the batter, mixing just until combined.
5. Spray your hot waffle iron with cooking spray and pour some of the batter onto it, making sure to leave at least 2 inches around the perimeter for the batter to spread out. Close the lid and cook your waffles until nice and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
6. Top with butter and maple syrup and serve.
Notes
These are great the next day, just toast them in the toaster to reheat.
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