Best 12 Simple Waffles From Scratch Recipes

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**Golden and Crispy Waffles: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**

Indulge in the delectable experience of homemade waffles that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and make your mornings extraordinary. With multiple delectable recipes included, ranging from classic buttermilk waffles to unique variations like savory cheddar waffles and sweet and tangy lemon buttermilk waffles, this article offers a versatile collection of waffle recipes for every palate and occasion. Whether you prefer light and fluffy waffles or crispy golden masterpieces, these recipes cater to your waffle cravings with ease. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting perfect waffles from scratch, promising a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

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

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.

HOMEMADE WAFFLES



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Perfect fluffy homemade waffles with a great taste!

Provided by Julia Severance

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
2 cups milk, or more as needed
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Whisk eggs together in a large bowl until fluffy. Mix in 2 cups milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly pour flour mixture into egg mixture, stirring as you pour. Mix until few to no lumps remain, being careful not to overmix. Add more flour if batter is too thin, or more milk if batter is too sticky or thick.
  • Ladle some of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook until waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, 2 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 686.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

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.

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

GREAT EASY WAFFLES



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This recipe has been handed down in my family and has become a favorite. If you have leftover waffles, they are great to freeze and then toast at a later time. I usually make a double recipe and then have plenty of leftovers for the kids to have for breakfast before school.

Provided by Cooking Mom

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside. Beat egg whites until foamy in a separate large glass or metal mixing bowl. Whisk the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together in a third bowl; whisk in the milk. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth. Fold in the melted butter and then the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.
  • Cook the waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 740.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

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

EASY MALTED WAFFLES



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A lot easier than most malted waffle recipes, but still delicious!

Provided by Grace Chalk

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons malted milk powder
2 tablespoons corn meal
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ¼ tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the inside of the waffle iron with cooking spray.
  • Stir flour, milk powder, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; pour into flour mixture and stir just until batter is combined.
  • Pour batter, working in batches, into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 88.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

FLUFFY WAFFLES



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A friend shared this fluffy waffle recipe with me a few years ago. The cinnamon cream syrup is a nice change from maple syrup, and it keeps quite well in the fridge. Our two children also like it on toast. -Amy Gilles, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 waffles (6-1/2 inches) and 1-2/3 cups syrup.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/4 cup canola oil
CINNAMON CREAM SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mixed fresh berries, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions., Meanwhile, for syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Serve with waffles. If desired, serve with fresh berries.Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

TENDER AND EASY BUTTERMILK WAFFLES



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An easy waffle recipe that results in a nice crisp outside, and tender middle waffle. I love the results this gives while not having to separate the eggs and take time to whip egg whites! These will also reheat in the toaster for a quick work day breakfast.

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
⅓ cup melted butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until evenly combined. Whisk buttermilk and butter together in a separate bowl; add eggs. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined and batter is slightly lumpy; add vanilla extract.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Pour enough batter into the preheated waffle iron to reach 1/2 inch from the edge. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 748.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

THE BEST EVER WAFFLES



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Every Sunday morning, my mom and I used to get up early and make these wonderful waffles. This recipe has been in the family for years, and I will definitly be passing it down to my children.

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 3/4 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
  • Separate the eggs, adding the yolks to the dry ingredient mixture, and placing the whites in a small mixing bowl.
  • Beat whites until moderately stiff; set aside.
  • Add milk and melted butter to dry ingredient mixture and blend.
  • Fold stiff egg whites into mixture.
  • Ladle mixture into hot waffle iron and bake.

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 FROM SCRATCH



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On Saturdays, my mom and I always went shopping, but before we left, she made my favorite lunch, homemade waffles from scratch. They were about 8 inches around and prepared in a grill set on top of the stove. Those waffles were so delicious! -Florence Dean, Towson, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 waffles (about 4 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
Confectioners' sugar and fresh fruit or maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Top with confectioners' sugar and fruit or serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 281mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will result in the best flavor and texture for your waffles.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the waffles tough.
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. This will help the gluten to relax and create a more tender waffle.
  • Cook the waffles over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the waffle iron. This will prevent the waffles from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the waffles immediately with your favorite toppings. Butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream are all great options.

Conclusion:

Waffles are a delicious and versatile breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious waffles from scratch at home. Whether you like them plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, waffles are a great way to start your day.

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