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Classic Waffles

A buttermilk-style batter of milk, melted butter, and eggs cooks in a waffle iron until the centers are set and the grids are deep golden. They are crisp at the edges and tender inside.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Stack of golden waffles on a plate with a pat of butter

Why you’ll love it

  • Separating the wet and dry ingredients keeps the batter from turning tough.
  • Melted butter, not oil alone, flavors the crisp edges.
  • A hot iron set around 375°F cooks the inside before the outside scorches.
  • Waiting until the steam slows tells you the waffle is cooked through.

Ingredients

Servings4

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a waffle iron to medium-high, about 375°F.

  2. 2

    Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in a second bowl.

  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine.

  5. 5

    Brush the iron lightly with vegetable oil. If it smokes, turn the iron off and let it cool slightly before continuing.

  6. 6

    Cook the batter in batches until the waffles are deep golden, the steam slows, and the centers are cooked through with no wet batter, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

Pro tips

  • Do not overmix or the waffles turn rubbery.
  • Keep finished waffles on a rack in a 200°F oven if you are cooking in batches.
  • Use a dry measuring cup and pour into the center of the iron.

Easy substitutions

whole milk
buttermilk, and cut the baking powder to 2 tsp plus 1/2 tsp baking soda
butter
neutral oil
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Storage and reheating

Storage

Cool and refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month.

Reheating

Toast in a toaster or reheat in a 350°F oven until hot and crisp.

Nutrition

Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.

Calories
372
Protein
9 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
16 g
Fiber
1 g

Budget friendly · Stovetop · Vegetarian

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