Best 9 Batter For Waffles Recipes

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Known for its crispy exterior and fluffy interior, waffles are a delectable breakfast treat that can be enjoyed with various toppings. This versatile dish can be prepared in a waffle maker with a simple batter made from basic pantry staples. Our collection of waffle recipes offers a range of batter options, catering to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. From classic buttermilk waffles to gluten-free and vegan variations, there's a perfect recipe for every waffle enthusiast. Whether you prefer your waffles sweet or savory, thick or thin, our comprehensive guide will help you create the perfect batch of waffles to kick-start your day or indulge in as a special brunch treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY WAFFLES



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Consider this your new, go-to waffle recipe when you want to start your day off on a sweet note. No fussy steps or unexpected ingredients are required here, which means you can whip these up whenever your cravings hit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Maple syrup and butter, as desired, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and eggs; pour over flour mixture, and whisk gently to combine (don't overmix). Gently whisk in butter.
  • Following manufacturer's instructions, cook waffles until deep brown and crisp. (For a standard waffle iron, pour a generous 1/2 cup of batter into center, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges, and close; waffle will cook in 2 to 3 minutes.) Serve warm, with maple syrup and butter, as desired.

BASIC BATTER WAFFLES



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This hearty waffle recipe comes from an issue of Parent's Magazine. Ive made it every week for years and it comes out great every time. I double it and freeze the leftover waffles and reheat in toaster oven.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 2/3 cups milk (I particularly like canned evaporated milk for some of it)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute wheat germ for 1/4 cup of white flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients together using a large whisk.
  • Mix the wet ingredients together.
  • Gently combine but don't overmix.
  • Cook as your waffle maker directs.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar (my daughter).
  • Cover with toasted nuts, bananas, and real maple syrup (Me!).
  • Pour on log Cabin (my son) and Michele's Maple Cream Syrup for my husband!

WAFFLES I



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You can keep the batter covered in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to whisk well before using again. You may also use whole wheat flour for this recipe.

Provided by OneShyOfABunch

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron. Beat eggs in large bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla, just until smooth.
  • Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CLASSIC WAFFLES



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A lovely, crispy waffle perfect for the morning.

Provided by Megan

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups warm milk
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. Preheat waffle iron to desired temperature.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; beat until blended.
  • Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 899.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

TRUE BELGIAN WAFFLES



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It was on a visit to my husband's relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These homemade waffles are great with any kind of topping: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, fried apples, powdered sugar or whipped topping. -Rose Delemeester, St. Charles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 waffles (about 4-1/2 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced fresh strawberries or syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with strawberries or syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 41g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WAFFLES



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There's nothing better than waking up to homemade waffles. Since this from-scratch recipe comes together in just five minutes, what are you waiting for? Mix up this easy waffle recipe, warm up the waffle iron, pour in your batter and get ready to make it a truly great day.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Fresh berries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat waffle iron. (Waffle irons without a nonstick coating may need to be brushed with vegetable oil or sprayed with cooking spray before batter for each waffle is added.)
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients except berries just until smooth.
  • Pour slightly less than 3/4 cup batter onto center of hot waffle iron. (Check manufacturer's directions for recommended amount of batter.) Close lid of waffle iron.
  • Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Serve immediately. Top with fresh berries. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Waffle, TransFat 0 g

SIMPLE WAFFLES FROM SCRATCH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 little waffles

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron and read manufacturer's instructions. Melt butter in microwave. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, beat together milk and eggs. Whisk liquid mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in melted butter. Brush hot waffle iron with butter. Spoon about 1/2 cup of batter onto iron and close to cook. This first waffle will be the tester. Cook waffle until golden brown. Remove to plate and keep warm

BATTER FOR WAFFLES



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Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis

Categories     Dairy     Egg     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes batter for about ten 4- by 4-inch waffles

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar (optional)
1 cup (250 milliliters) milk
Sea salt
2 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar (if using) then whisk in the milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the flour quickly to make a smooth batter, then quickly whisk in the melted butter. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt to soft points, and fold them into the batter.
  • Let the batter sit for 1 hour, then make the waffles following the waffle iron manufacturer's directions. The batter will keep very well overnight.

WAFFLES



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It's time to put that waffle iron languishing in the back of your cabinet to good use. These airy, delicate and crisp-edged waffles are so fabulous, yet so simple to throw together, they're destined to become part of your weekend breakfast routine. Freeze leftovers, if you have any, in Ziplock bags and serve them during the week. You can pop them in the toaster to reheat (use a light setting) and they come out nearly as well as freshly made, maybe even slightly crunchier. For a lighter, fluffier waffle, separate the eggs and proceed with step 2 using the egg yolks. Beat the whites until stiff, then fold into the batter. For whole-grain waffles, use 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour. You can also substitute brown sugar for the granulated.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, editors' pick, pancakes, main course

Time 35m

Yield about 10 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for waffle iron
2 cups/240 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon/15 grams sugar
1 teaspoon/8 grams baking powder
1 teaspoon/5 grams fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams baking soda
1 cup plain yogurt (or see note)
1 cup milk
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Melt butter either on the stove or in the microwave. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, milk, melted butter, and eggs. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  • Preheat a waffle iron and, using a pastry brush or paper towel, lightly coat with butter. Cook waffles (using about 1/2 cup batter per waffle) until golden and crisp. Butter the iron in between batches as needed. Serve waffles immediately as they are ready, or keep them warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 213, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 242 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and that they are fresh. Use high-quality flour, baking powder, and sugar for the best results.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or ingredients, as this can affect the final outcome of your waffles.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the waffles tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Allowing the batter to rest for a few minutes before cooking will help it develop a better flavor and texture.
  • Use a hot waffle iron: This will help the waffles cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the waffle iron: Only cook as many waffles as the waffle iron can accommodate at one time. Overcrowding can make the waffles cook unevenly.
  • Cook the waffles until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
  • Serve the waffles immediately: Waffles are best served hot and fresh. You can top them with butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

With the right ingredients, careful preparation, and a hot waffle iron, you can make delicious waffles at home. Experiment with different toppings and flavors to find your favorite combination. Waffles are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

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