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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 flourย ย (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)
- 2ย 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.ย
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.ย
6. Top with butter and maple syrup and serve.
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Notes
These are great the next day, just toast them in the toaster to reheat.
Merilyn,
I think this recipe would work well in a Belgian Waffle iron. Let me know if you try it and how it works out.
What a great idea to have 4! I bet that does go quickly. “Quick” can really be a blessing can't it!
Have a great day!
~Jamie
Jamie,
I tried this recipe tonight in my Belgian Waffle Iron. IT WORKED GREAT!! This batter is a little thicker than I usually like – so I added a little extra milk to thin it a little and they were so light and crispy. THE PERFECT WAFFLE FOR ME (and I LOVE waffles). Thanks for sharing your recipes ๐ Oh . . . and in the round belgian waffle maker the recipe made 7.
Merilyn,
I'm so glad it worked out! Thanks for letting me know!
~Jamie
I love your site and have made many of your recipes! These waffles look amazing and I have been dying to try them. I have been searching for a non-Belgian square waffle iron though. Can you tell me what brand your iron is? Thanks!
Can you please add an ‘F’ to the post title!?!
Just a note to tell you I love your blog. I made these waffles this morning with a homemade blueberry sauce and they were amazing. Rave reviews! Thank you for sharing. ๐
Jamie, if I do the vinegar to my milk, is that when I use the 2 1/4 c flour? Want to make waffles to go along with the peach syrup, but wanted to check this first. Thanks.
Stacy,
Yes, you will want to use 2 1/4 cups flour. Best of luck to you!
~Jamie