Buttermilk Waffles

Light and fluffy homemade buttermilk waffles made with a rich batter of flour, eggs, and melted butter. Perfect for breakfast or brunch when served with warm maple syrup.

8 servings
42 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cups buttermilk
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • to taste butter and maple syrup
  • 1 piece waffle iron

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat waffle iron. Put a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 200°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and eggs and stir until smooth (batter will be thick).

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Brush waffle iron lightly with vegetable oil, if necessary, and spoon batter into waffle iron, using 1/2 cup batter for each 4-inch-square Belgian waffle or 1/4 cup batter for each 4-inch-square standard waffle and spreading batter evenly. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer waffle to a baking sheet and keep warm, uncovered, in oven. Make more waffles with remaining batter in same manner.

    25 min

  4. 4.

    Serve with butter and maple syrup.

    2 min