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Published: July 23, 2019 Last Modified: July 23, 2019 By Sara 38 Comments

Buttermilk Waffles

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This recipe for buttermilk waffles is a breakfast delight of light and fluffy waffles cooked to golden brown perfection. These waffles are easy to make and are perfect for any breakfast or brunch gathering!

When I’m hosting guests for brunch, I always make breakfast egg muffins, cream cheese danishes, and these simple, but totally satisfying buttermilk waffles.

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A stack of buttermilk waffles topped with syrup, whipped cream and fresh fruit.

When we’re enjoying a leisurely weekend morning, I’ll often whip up a batch of waffles to get everyone’s day off to a great start. I’ve been making these buttermilk waffles for over 10 years, and they come out perfect every time!

How do you make buttermilk waffles?

This recipe starts with your basic waffle ingredients of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. The wet ingredients of eggs, melted butter, buttermilk and vanilla extract are mixed into the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter. Pour your batter into the waffle iron, then all that’s left to do is wait for your waffles to cook! Top your waffles with plenty of maple syrup and berries, then serve and enjoy.

A bowl of waffle batter.

Tips for buttermilk waffles

  • The batter can be made in advance. You can refrigerate the batter for up to 4 hours before you plan to use it.
  • Not all waffle makers are made equal! Make sure to check the instructions that come with your waffle iron for the manufacturer recommendations on cooking time.
  • You can enhance your waffle experience by adding 1/4 cup of mix-ins to the batter such as chopped nuts or miniature chocolate chips.
  • For healthier waffles, try substituting one cup of the all purpose flour with one cup of whole wheat flour.
  • Not a fan of maple syrup? Try a drizzle of homemade raspberry sauce instead!

Waffles inside of a waffle iron.

What is a substitute for buttermilk?

You can enjoy a batch of these waffles even if you don’t have buttermilk on hand. You can make a buttermilk substitute by mixing slightly less than 2 cups of milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, then you can use it in this recipe.

A plate of cooked waffles.

How to store waffles

The great thing about homemade waffles is that they stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. If you’re planning to keep your waffles in the refrigerator, you can store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to reheat them. To store your waffles in the freezer, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then place all the wrapped waffles in a gallon size freezer bag.

A stack of buttermilk waffles topped with syrup, whipped cream and fresh fruit.

How to reheat waffles

The easiest way to reheat waffles is in the toaster oven. The waffles will come out crunchy and golden brown. If you’re starting with frozen waffles, you’ll want to add an additional 1-2 minutes to the toasting time. I find that with my toaster oven, a refrigerated waffle needs to toast for 5 minutes, and a frozen waffle will cook in 7 minutes.

What I love about these buttermilk waffles is that they’re perfectly light and fluffy. My kids request homemade waffles all the time, and I’m always happy to oblige!

More great breakfast ideas

  • Ham and Egg Cups
  • Breakfast Burritos
  • Dutch Baby Pancake
  • Banana Pancakes
  • Baked Donuts
A stack of buttermilk waffles topped with syrup, whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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Buttermilk Waffles

This recipe for buttermilk waffles is a breakfast delight of light and fluffy waffles cooked to golden brown perfection. These waffles are easy to make and are perfect for any breakfast or brunch gathering!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 waffles
Calories 263kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cooking spray
  • berries and maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your waffle iron.
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
  • Add the buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir until just combined.
  • Coat the waffle iron with cooking spray.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of batter into the wells of your waffle maker and cook according to manufacturer directions - these waffles cook for 6 minutes in my machine. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately, topped with maple syrup and berries if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g
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This post was originally published on May 26, 2016 and was updated on July 23, 2019 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Jeffrey says

      May 28, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      I put veggies like carrots in smoothies for the kids and also experiment with different cooking methods to make foods more palatable for them. They love roasted broccoli but won’t eat it any other way!

      Reply
    2. Dawn Keenan says

      May 28, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      If the food was compatible with anything sweet, a little drop of chocolate syrup always seemed to do the trick.

      Reply
    3. Crystal Saldivar says

      May 28, 2016 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      Smoothies are a great way to use fruits and veggies for picky eaters!

      Reply
    4. GB says

      May 28, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Shapes are always fun. Kids love shapes.

      Reply
    5. Laurajj says

      May 28, 2016 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      Oh this is such a great idea!!! One thing that really helps us, was we did container gardening the last couple years. Our little one loves it so much and picks the peas, wax beans, green beans and cherry tomatoes right off the plants and eats them. He just loves them now that he is growing them!

      Reply
    6. Debra Goldsborough says

      May 27, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      These look delicious!!!

      Reply
    7. Debbie says

      May 27, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      These look so good! Would love to have these for breakfast!

      Reply
    8. Kelli says

      May 27, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      I’d start with using white whole wheat flour and subbing applesauce or yogurt for half the amount of oil in baked goods.

      Reply
    9. shelly peterson says

      May 27, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      The best way is to disguise it, like using Gerber products to make yummy food and adding veggies into smothies

      Reply
    10. Heather S says

      May 27, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      I make smoothies with fruits and veggies. My kids LOVE them and it’s an easy way to get your kiddos more nutrition 🙂

      Reply
    11. Rosie says

      May 27, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have added ground oats to drinks and also to no-bake energy bars – so good, too!

      Reply
    12. HS kraftmaking says

      May 27, 2016 at 11:30 am

      I sneak vegetables into fruit smoothies for my picky eaters.

      Reply
    13. Itzel G. says

      May 27, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Blend veggies and add to their favorite dishes like Mac and cheese, and even brownies! Also, taking them to the farmers market and having them pick out something they want to try can help too.

      Reply
    14. Michelle says

      May 27, 2016 at 9:47 am

      I grate carrots and other veggies in Meatloaf is one of my secrets

      Reply
    15. Beth R. says

      May 27, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Smoothies are a great way to add in extra veggies!

      Reply
    16. Natalie says

      May 27, 2016 at 9:13 am

      Making the plate pretty! It sometimes help to have fun shapes, cool colors and creative placement to get a picky eater to actually eat their food.

      Reply
    17. Allison says

      May 27, 2016 at 9:07 am

      How to get food into picky eaters…..smoothies…..we put lots of things in there!! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Lisa Brown says

      May 27, 2016 at 6:33 am

      I make smoothies and sneak in small amounts of veggies and other healthy things the kids may not eat.

      Reply
    19. Lauren says

      May 27, 2016 at 6:27 am

      I like to put veggies in smoothies.

      Reply
    20. Kelly D says

      May 27, 2016 at 5:45 am

      My tip is to make muffins with fruits and veggies.

      Reply
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