Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk, warm
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the warm buttermilk and melted butter together. Add the eggs and stir until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk gently until just combined, leaving some small lumps to ensure a light texture. Fold in the vanilla extract. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the flour and develop flavor.
- Preheat and grease waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron as per manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cook the waffles: Pour about ⅓ to ½ cup of batter into the center of the waffle iron, spreading it to reach about ½ inch from the edges. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically 3-5 minutes depending on your iron.
- Serve: Remove the waffles carefully and serve immediately with your choice of syrup and fresh berries for a delightful breakfast treat.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps produce tender and fluffy waffles.
- Use warm buttermilk and melted butter to ensure smooth batter and better texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the waffles light; a few lumps are fine.
- Adjust cooking time depending on your waffle iron’s settings.
- For extra crispiness, you can cook waffles a little longer or use a higher heat.
- These waffles freeze well; reheat in a toaster for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
