Buttermilk Waffles
Buttermilk waffles are so easy to make from scratch – all you need is one bowl, a whisk, and a few everyday ingredients. Ditch the mix and give these homemade waffles a try!
stack of 4 buttermilk waffles topped with syrup, whipped cream, and strawberries
Serve your waffles with or .
Buttermilk Waffles
I grew up eating these buttermilk waffles. The recipe comes from a neighbor friend and it’s the only one I use.
We’d often have them for dinner with some bacon (do you ? you should!) and fresh strawberries. They’re perfect for breakfast or brinner (breakfast for dinner)!
mixing bowl with flour, eggs, whisk
Buttermilk Waffle Ingredients
Eggs – I always try to use large, organic eggs
Flour – All purpose flour here. I haven’t tested with others.
Buttermilk – Read below if you don’t have buttermilk on hand & need a hack!
Baking Powder – Baking powder contains baking soda, but you’ll use both in this recipe. It’s a leavening agent.
Baking Soda – Baking soda works with the buttermilk (an acid) to create carbon dioxide and allow the waffles to rise. #science
Salt – Intensifies the flavors.
Vegetable Oil – Vegetable oil helps smooth out the batter and creates the crisp outer coating of the waffle. Without it, you’ll have soft, floppy waffles.
stack of buttermilk waffles with syrup cup and strawberries
How do you make buttermilk waffles?
It’s easy!
First, add the eggs, flour, buttermilk, baking powder & soda, salt, and vegetable oil to a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
Next, heat up your waffle maker, spray with non-stick spray, then pour in the batter.
Then, wait for it to finish (beep, light up, etc. – it’ll depend on your waffle maker). That’s it!
I have a Belgian waffle maker & this recipe made 6. How many yours makes will depend on the size/shape of your waffle maker. While you have the waffle maker out, try these , too!
They’re so good & way better than a mix. Plus, they’re simple. One bowl and a whisk & you’re ready to go!
Don’t have buttermilk? Here’s a buttermilk substitute:
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, which I often don’t, you can easily make some with this hack – to a measuring cup, add 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar then finish filling to 1 cup with milk. Let stand for 5-10 minutes to let milk curdle. Ta-da – buttermilk.
stack of waffles with syrup, powdered sugar, and strawberries
What’s the difference between buttermilk and homestyle waffles?
Homestyle waffles are made with regular milk while buttermilk waffles are made with….buttermilk! Buttermilk waffles are fluffier than homestyle.
Can you substitute buttermilk for milk in these waffles?
You could…but you won’t get the same fluffy results. I recommend using my buttermilk hack above if you don’t have any on hand.
Buttermilk Waffles
Buttermilk waffles are so easy to make from scratch – all you need is one bowl, a whisk, and a few everyday ingredients. Ditch the mix and give these homemade waffles a try!
INGREDIENTS
2 large eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
3 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl (or I like to use a large measuring cup), add all the ingredients and whisk together until just combined.
Remember to spray your waffle maker with non-stick spray between each waffle!
Pour into your waffle maker & cook per your specific waffle maker. (how much batter you use will depend on your waffle maker – usually about 1 cup)
Repeat until you’re out of batter.
