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Classic Waffles

Classic Waffles

Make the best homemade Classic waffles from scratch with this easy waffle recipe! Perfectly crisp and golden on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside, these waffles are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Even better, they freeze wonderfully, making it easy to save extras for a quick and delicious breakfast anytime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 waffles

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk or 2% milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
    3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
    4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix — a few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.
    5. Ladle the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using enough to fill the iron without overflowing.
    6. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are deep golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your iron.
    7. ransfer finished waffles to a wire rack to keep them crispy. Repeat with remaining batter.
    8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't overmix: Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are just incorporated. Lumpy batter is totally normal and actually helps create a fluffier waffle.
  • Measure flour correctly: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level it off. Never scoop directly from the bag. Prefer a scale? Use 270 grams.
  • Keep waffles crispy: Place finished waffles on a wire rack instead of stacking them on a plate. For a crowd, keep them warm in a 200°F oven on the rack.
  • Let the iron reheat: Wait at least 30 seconds between each waffle so the iron gets back to full heat for a perfectly crisp result.
  • Freezing: Cool waffles completely, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a zip freezer bag. They keep well for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in a toaster or toaster oven.
 

Nutrition

 
  • Calories 379
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Total Sugars: 9g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 113 mg
  • Vitamin C 0mg
  • Sodium: 899 mg
  • Calcium: 267 mg
  • Iron: 3mg
  • Potassium: 196 mg