Description
These fluffy vanilla buttermilk waffles feature crispy edges and a tender, airy center. Made with simple ingredients like buttermilk and vanilla, this easy recipe yields perfect weekend brunch waffles that freeze well and reheat beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (37g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup fresh blueberries or ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined; stop when a few streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest on the counter for 10-15 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease the plates with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour about ½ to ¾ cup of batter onto the center of the waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until steam stops coming out and the waffles are golden brown.
- Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack placed in a 200°F (90°C) oven to keep warm and crisp while you cook the remaining batter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay and ensure fluffy waffles. Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes for best texture. Keep cooked waffles warm on a wire rack in a low oven rather than stacking them on a plate to prevent sogginess. These waffles freeze well for up to 3 months and reheat beautifully in a toaster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: fluffy waffles, buttermilk waffles, vanilla waffles, easy waffle recipe, weekend brunch, make-ahead waffles, crispy waffles