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Classic Buttermilk Waffles from Scratch

These Classic Buttermilk Waffles are light, fluffy, and slightly crispy on the outside. Perfect with fresh berries, maple syrup, peanut butter, or your favorite waffle toppings!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword waffles
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 waffles
Calories 188kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 large eggs separate whites and yolks
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar, 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking soda
    Whisking the dry ingredients together for buttermilk waffles.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla.
    3 large eggs, 2 cups buttermilk, 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    Side-by-side image of whisking together wet ingredients for buttermilk waffles.
  • Fold ingredients together: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
    Mixing the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients for buttermilk waffles.
  • Beat egg whites: Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Then fold the egg whites into the batter.
    Side-by-side image of whipping egg whites in a bowl then folding into waffle batter.
  • Let batter rest: Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before pouring into your waffle iron.
    Waffle batter mixed in a bowl that is resting for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook waffles: Spray your preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
    Side-by-side image of pouring waffle batter into hot waffle iron and cooking until golden brown.
  • Serve: Serve hot with your favorite waffle toppings!
    Plate of buttermilk waffles topped with butter and powdered sugar.

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Notes

    • Store: These classic buttermilk waffles will last in the fridge up to 5 days in a sealed baggie. If you’re not going to eat them all that soon, you can also freeze them!
    • Freeze: To freeze waffles, let them cool to room temperature before sealing them inside a freezer bag.
    • Hot waffle iron: Always make sure your waffle iron is good and hot before adding your batter. This helps to achieve a nice crispy waffle, not a soggy one!
    • Don't skip the egg whites: Whipping the egg whites cannot be skipped if you’re looking for big, pillowy waffles from scratch! Use a handheld or stand mixer to get the job done.
    • Serve immediately: These waffles are best served warm, immediately after cooking, as the exterior loses its slight crispness over time.
    • For a crowd: If you’re making buttermilk waffles for a crowd, place them in the oven on an oven-safe dish and cover loosely with a damp tea towel. (The oven temperature should be very low.)
    • Recipe update: This recipe was updated with new photos in September 2025 (same recipe, new photos).
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Nutrition

Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg