Waffle Batter Recipe

This Homemade Waffle Recipe is made with simple ingredients and is light and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. They’re perfect every time!

This fluffy, crispy waffle recipe is best when covered in butter and real maple syrup and a side of bacon. They’re so good!

Sundays are for sleeping in, drinking coffee at the kitchen table, and making a delicious breakfast from scratch! No need for a waffle mix when you have this recipe in under your belt!

One of our favorite meals to make on the weekend together as a family is this Homemade Waffle Recipe – they’re just as delicious as my Baked French Toast Casserole.

We love pulling out our Belgian Waffle Maker – the same one we received as a wedding gift years ago – and making a homemade waffle batter that promises to be the most amazing waffles from scratch you’ve ever had!

I grew up with my mom and dad using everyone’s favorite Bisquick waffle recipe. Bisquick has a wonderful flavor and always turns out amazing. But, I also like to make my pancakes and waffles batter from scratch whenever possible.

Here are all of my favorite waffle recipes in one place -> 21+ Mouthwatering Waffle Recipes

This recipe is easy to make and uses everyday ingredients you most likely already have on hand in your pantry:

Waffles are made of a richer batter than pancakes, with an additional egg and oil. In fact, most pancake mixes offer directions for creating waffles out of the mix if you decide to go that route!

It’s easy! By mixing flour, butter, baking powder, eggs, sugar, and vanilla together, you can have a delicious homemade waffle batter recipe from scratch in no time! Just follow the recipe below to learn more!

Fluffy Homemade Waffles Recipe

Nothing beats fluffy homemade waffles! These waffles are extra fluffy with a crisp exterior.

Prep: 15min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 308 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large eggs (divided)
• 1 ⅔ cups milk
• ⅓ cup melted butter (or oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions (or to 400°F if your waffle maker has a temperature guage).
2. Place flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
3. In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
4. In a separate medium bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. *see note
5. Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.
6. Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased waffle iron until most of the wells are covered. Close the lid and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Homemade Waffles

Today’s waffle recipe teaches you how to make perfect fluffy Homemade Waffles in your own kitchen. Make sure to have the maple syrup handy!

Prep: 5min

Total: 8min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 61 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Saturated Fat 7 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 345 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 4 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Preheat waffle griddle.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. This can also be stored and made ahead for later.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until combined. Let sit for several minutes while iron heats up.
5. Spray waffle iron with baking spray before the FIRST batch only. Ladle into preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown. For the “DASH” brand, this will be about 3- 3 1/2 minutes each.
6. Serve and enjoy.

Perfect Homemade Waffle Recipe

Homemade Waffle Recipe! Made with simple ingredients – light and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside – they’re perfect every time!

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 227 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter (melted )
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instruction:

1. Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray or rub a little melted butter on.
2. Whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer until light and fluffy and pale in color.
4. Add the vanilla to the egg mixture.
5. Mix the egg mixture into the dry mixture.
6. Add the butter and milk into the mixture- blending until just smooth.
7. Let mixture sit for about 5 minutes before adding to the waffle iron.
8. Pour onto hot iron and cook until golden brown.
9. Serve topped with pure maple syrup and butter or your favorite fruit and whipped cream.

Classic Waffle Recipe

These Classic Waffles are buttery and delicious and use basic pantry ingredients that come together in minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 5

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 397 kcal, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 802 mg, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, servingSize 1 serving

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

Instruction:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine.
3. Warm the milk up in the microwave for just 1 minute, or heat until slightly warm on the stove top.
4. 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.
5. 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.*

How to Make the Best Waffles!

FAQ

Is waffle mix and pancake mix different?

What is the secret to making good waffles?

• Strike while the iron’s hot. If your waffles come out pale and soft, it could be because the appliance isn’t hot enough. …
• Whip your whites. …
• Opt for oil instead of butter. …
• Try a yeasted-waffle recipe. …
• Add cornstarch. …
• Finish them in the oven.

Can you use pancake batter to make waffles?