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a stack of perfect buttery waffles on a white plate.

Buttery Waffle Recipe: Perfect From Scratch Waffles

This buttery waffle recipe comes out perfect every time with delicious, fluffy waffles the whole family will enjoy! As an added bonus, these freeze beautifully, so you'll want to make extra next time you're in the kitchen.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Serving Size 6 waffles

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your waffle iron.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl or large glass measuring cup (at least 4 cup size).
  • Mix the dry ingredients well.
  • Create a well in the center of your flour mixture.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredient mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly, taking care to scrape the sides and bottoms of the measuring cup.
  • If your waffle iron needs to be greased ahead of pouring in the batter, do that now.
  • Pour the batter using a measuring cup or ladle into the preheated waffle iron. My waffle iron uses about ¾ cup batter.
  • Note: Depending on the size of your waffle iron, you may need more or less batter. However, the batter when initially poured, should be enough to fill just the center leaving the edges bare as the batter will rise and spread significantly.
  • Follow the cooking instructions that came with your waffle maker for the appropriate time, for my machine it is about 2.5-3 minutes per waffle. Usually, as the steam from the waffle begins to slow or stop, they are done.
  • Serve with butter and maple syrup and enjoy!

Notes

  • If your waffle iron is non stick, you don't need to spray or oil the griddle.
  • Using a large glass measuring cup for mixing and pouring the batter is the easiest and least amount of dishes for this recipe. However, a large ladle is also a great way to control the amount of batter used. I find it's less messy than using a measuring cup to portion the batter.
  • Overfilling your waffle iron on the first waffle is almost a right of passage. Similar to the pancake phenomena, you'll always mess up the first one, but the second one is often almost perfect. You'll get the hang of it!
  • Check your manufacturer's instructions for cook times and tips. Every waffle iron is different. For example, some have timers, some simply have an on and off setting. If yours doesn't provide much detail, keep an eye on the steam escaping the iron as your waffle cooks. The more steam coming out, the less done it is. As the steam slows, you approach doneness starting with a soft light waffle, then a golden waffle that is crispy on the outside, but soft in the middle, then an increasingly done waffle from there. For my machine this is about 2.5-3 minutes depending on the amount of batter. Find what you like best!