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Learn how to make fresh, crispy waffles at home with this easy-to-follow recipe tutorial. In just a few short minutes, you can be serving up hot, fresh waffles for your family and friends. Add your favorite toppings like whipped cream or berries, and enjoy!
Making waffle mix from scratch is not as hard as it may seem. In fact, it’s a lot easier than you might think! All you need is some simple ingredients and a waffle iron. In this recipe post, I will teach you how to make crispy waffles at home that are sure to please your taste buds. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!
Why Learn to Make Your Own Waffle Mix
- Yummier than store-bought waffles. Homemade waffles are not only tastier and more satisfying, but you can also control the ingredients that go into them. This means that you can make them healthier by using whole wheat flour or adding in some extra protein powder. Plus, they’re a lot cheaper than buying premade mix from the store.
- 100x Better Than Frozen Waffles. If you’ve ever had a frozen waffle, then you know that they can be pretty disappointing. They’re often soggy, bland, and just plain unappetizing. But when you make your own waffles from scratch, you can be sure that they’ll be light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
- Your kids and spouse will be so impressed. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start it off with a bang? By making waffles from scratch, you’ll definitely impress your loved ones. They’ll be so amazed at your culinary skills that they’ll be begging for more!
- Waffle makers are relatively inexpensive. If you don’t already have a waffle iron, they’re actually quite affordable. You can find them for as low as $20 at most stores. And once you have one, you’ll be able to make waffles whenever the mood strikes!
Ingredients to Make Waffles
- All-purpose flour. Substitute ½ of the flour for whole wheat flour.
- Granulated Sugar. Just a small amount of sugar is used to lightly sweeten the waffles. You can use brown sugar for a richer sweetness.
- Baking powder. This leavens the pancake batter and creates bubbles making it lighter.
- Salt. Accentuates the flavors.
- Eggs. This adds texture and richness making your waffles extra fluffy. Use a small mashed banana or ¼ cup applesauce as a replacement.
- Milk. Use whatever you have, from skim to full-fat. Non-dairy milk works, too.
- Butter. Butter adds richness and moisture for the best flavor, but using an equal amount of vegetable oil or olive oil is acceptable, too.
- Vanilla. A must-have aromatic for sweet waffles. If making a savory waffle, leave this and sugar out.
How to Make Waffles (Video Tutorial)
How To Make Waffles
While you can use a pre-made waffle mix, nothing beats a waffle made from scratch. The great thing about this recipe is that it only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Mix Batter
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another, larger bowl, whisk the eggs together until blended. Whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Then slowly start adding the dry ingredient mixture.
- Fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Don’t overmix; the batter may be slightly lumpy.
Cook Waffles
- Grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle in enough waffle batter to fill the waffle iron almost to the edges, and close the iron.
- Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
TIPS FOR making Crispy waffles at home
- Don’t over-mix your waffle batter. Stir the ingredients together until you don’t see any more streaks of flour, but no more than that. That’s because over-mixing waffle batter can cause the gluten in the flour to develop and get tougher. This may result in chewy waffles.
- Grease the waffle iron. Not all waffle irons need this since most are non-stick. However, greasing the waffle iron before adding the batter helps them crisp up more and get a beautiful golden color.
- Make a large batch of the dry ingredients at once. If you make waffles often, mix up a big batch of the dry ingredients and store them in an airtight container. That way, all you have to do is add the wet ingredients when you’re ready to make waffles.
- Use club soda or seltzer water for extra crispy waffles. When making the batter, substitute some of the milk with club soda or seltzer water. The carbonation helps create a crispy exterior.
popular substitutions & additions
- Choose your sweetness level. This waffle batter has just a tablespoon of sugar in it, so it’s not super sweet. If you like a sweeter waffle, feel free to add a second tablespoon of sugar—or, on the other hand, if you want something more savory, leave the sugar out altogether.
- Switch out the flavor. This recipe is great as written, but feel free to make it your own by adding in a tablespoon of lemon or orange zest or a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Throw some add-in’s into the batter. Some great ideas include small or cut-up berries, miniature chocolate chips, and toasted nuts or coconut.
- Use wheat flour instead of white. For a more nutritious waffle, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
what to serve with your waffles
- 2-Ingredient Strawberry Sauce
- Homemade Whipped Cream
- Homemade Nutella
- Chocolate Granola
- Fresh fruit like strawberries, bananas, blueberries or anything you like.
HOW TO REHEAT & STORE Homemade waffles
Waffles are best eaten fresh but will keep in an airtight container.
To reheat, pop them in the toaster until warmed through. You can also reheat it in the oven until crisp again.
HOW LONG WILL waffles LAST IN THE FRIDGE?
Cooked waffles will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
CAN I FREEZE homemade waffles?
Yes! Waffles freeze really well. Place them in a freezer-safe bag or container, and they’ll last for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat, just pop them in the toaster or oven until warmed through.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, you don’t have to use a waffle iron to make this recipe. You can use a pancake griddle or even a regular frying pan. Just cook the batter like you would pancakes. The waffle batter is denser than a pancake mix, so the pancakes will be a little thicker.
If you’re looking for a non-dairy option, you can use almond milk or any other type of plant-based milk. You can also use water in a pinch, but the waffles may not be as flavorful.
The best way to keep waffles warm is to place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep them in a 200°F oven until you’re ready to serve.
There you have it! Now you know how to make crispy waffles at home from scratch with homemade waffle mix and a waffle iron. So go ahead and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills! They’ll be so amazed that they’ll be begging for more. Enjoy!
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How to Make Waffles
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Additional butter fresh fruit, or maple syrup for topping, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another, larger bowl, whisk the eggs together until blended. Whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined, then whisk in the dry ingredient mixture. Don’t overmix; the batter may be slightly lumpy.
- Grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle in enough waffle batter to fill the waffle iron almost to the edges, and close the iron. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, 6-8 minutes, then remove the waffles to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Makes 10-12 waffles.
- Serve the waffles hot, topped with butter, fresh fruit, and syrup, as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Hi, can I use oat flour instead of whole wheat flour and for sugar, can I use agave or maple syrup over top instead of in the waffle mix?
Thank you! I miss waffles, so I’m excited to try! 🤗
Great tips and admired of your work and effort to provide the audience with valued information and of course, amazing work!
Thank you.
Happy you enjoyed it!
Very good! I like the eggy taste which was reminiscent of pop-overs. Easy to put together. Not too sweet so these could easily used for savory dishes like chicken and waffles. I stored the recipe with my waffle maker!
Such a great idea to store it right with the waffle maker! Glad you enjoyed these!
Thanks for sharing and God bless
You’re so welcome!
Love your recipes! Pls
Share how much grams in one cup ? Thank you!
Hi Victoria, I don’t use grams, so I am really not sure. So sorry!
Awesome recipe
Thank you!
What about egg whites? Have you ever used egg whites like some waffle recipes and how do you use them? Do you separate your eggs add yolk then fluff up egg whites and add last minute? Will that interfere with the baking powder?
Unfortunately, I have not tried egg whites in this waffle recipe.
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