This Classic Waffle Recipe makes perfectly crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside waffles that are to die for!
We love to pair these waffles with my Golden Buttermilk Syrup and fresh fruits. It’s a match made in heaven.
We have been making these delicious classic waffles non stop at our house. I’m not joking when I say that my kids request them every weekend.
Why You’ll Love These Waffles
The best part? No separating egg whites and beating them till they are fluffy! You can mix the whole thing up with a simple whisk or fork!
My recipe is so simple that even my kids can make these without any help from me.
I figured I better share this awesome recipe with you all, just in case you’re looking for THE BEST waffles out there!
Easy Waffle Recipe
The texture of the waffles are crisp on the outside with a delightfully fluffy inside, with a hint of butter and vanilla throughout. They really are magical.
Ingredients Needed For Waffle Recipe
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make my easy waffle recipe. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- All Purpose Flour – some have used a combination of whole wheat flour and all purpose flour with great success
- Sugar – not too much, just enough to balance out the flavors
- Baking Powder – this is what helps give the waffles their perfect rise!
- Salt – if using salted butter, reduce or omit the added salt
- Butter – you can use salted or unsalted
- Milk – I use either 2% or whole milk
- Eggs – for added rise and structure to the waffles
- Vanilla Extract – use a good quality vanilla for the best flavor.
The Secret To Successful Waffles
Are you ready for the secret trick that makes these waffles the absolute BEST?!
Warm Milk.
Yup, that’s it! And here’s why – the warm milk allows the melted butter to stay in a liquid, without seizing up and clumping. This means the butter is woven beautifully through each and every waffle, every little waffle pocket and you can really taste it!
To warm the milk, I simply measure it out into a microwaveable measuring cup and heat it in the microwave for just 1 minute. You don’t want it hot, just warm.
Tips for Keeping Waffles Warm
If you’re not going to enjoy the waffles straight off the waffle iron, place them in a single layer on a wire cooling rack.
- Turn your oven to the “warm” setting or about 220 degrees F. and place the fresh waffles in an even layer in the oven until ready to enjoy.
PRO TIP: Unlike pancakes, where you can toss them all on top of each other to keep them warm, waffles have a crispy outer coating that is highly desirable. If you stack them while they’re hot, they are going to create steam and quickly loose that crispiness.
Can You Freeze Waffles?
YES! These waffles are great for storing in the freezer and popping straight into the toaster oven.
Place the cooled waffles in a zip close bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
I make a triple batch of these and my kids can enjoy them throughout the week. We love them with fresh berries, whipped cream and of course a little syrup never hurts!
What To Eat with Waffles?
Want to bulk up your weekend brunch? Here are a few of my go-to sides to pair with waffles…
- Fluffy Scrambled Eggs – this method will blow your mind, it’s so easy!
- Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Sausages – a little savoury with the sweet is my favorite combination
- Creamy Fresh Fruit Salad – with a yogurt and honey based sauce, it’s to die for
- Hard Boiled Eggs – three different methods on how to get perfect boiled eggs.
My Favorite Waffle Maker
We recently upgraded our waffle iron to a double waffle baker and it’s life changing.
I would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a new waffle maker!
I hope you enjoy these waffles as much as we do!
More Easy Breakfast Recipes to Try
Once you’ve mastered these Classic Waffles, you’ll definitely enjoy these other delicious breakfast recipes…
- Classic French Toast Recipe
- Classic PANCAKE Recipe
- Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Recipe
- Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole
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Classic Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 6 tbsp butter, melted (see notes if using salted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine.
- Warm the milk up in the microwave for just 1 minute, or heat until slightly warm on the stove top.
- In a separate small bowl whisk the eggs and stir in the warm milk, melted butter and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until blended.
- Scoop the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Serve immediately or lay on a cooling rack until cool. Store in zip close bags in freezer.*
Notes
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This is my go to recipe for waffles. Even after going vegan, I was able to adapt this because I refuse to even attempt to find another waffle as good as this. I followed the recipe exact (using oat milk, non-dairy butter, and flax eggs). I’ve made it into waffle sandwiches, served w/ sausage gravy, these are study enough to handle many options. Even plain, with butter and syrup, these are amazing!