Buttermilk Waffles (Thick & Fluffy Recipe)
This thick and fluffy homemade buttermilk waffles feature a rich butter flavor and crispy edges. This breakfast recipe makes a big batch of Southern style waffles, perfect for weekends. No need to whip egg whites in this recipe.
Servings: 10 waffles
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- 1 Waffle Iron
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups full-fat buttermilk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup neutral flavored oil like canola oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flours, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in sugar.
- Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs until lemon-colored and bubbly. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the egg and buttermilk mixture. Gently stir until mixture is almost combined.
- Add oil and butter: When the batter is almost formed, slowly pour in the oil and butter. Gently stir until the fats are incorporated.
- Rest: Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook: Pour your homemade waffle batter into a fully preheated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions, or until the steam stops rising from the sides of the waffle iron. Avoid opening the lid too early. Remove waffle from iron and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Buttermilk Choice: For the best Southern-style flavor and lift, use real full-fat buttermilk. Borden is a personal favorite in my kitchen.
Keep Waffles Crispy while Cooking: If cooking for a crowd, place finished waffles on a wire rack in a 200°F oven to keep them warm and prevent them from getting soggy.
Storage: Store cooled waffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Place wax or parchment paper between waffles and store in a freezer-safe Ziplock bag in freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1large waffle | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g
