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 all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another medium bowl, whisk the warm buttermilk with the melted butter. Add the eggs and stir until fully combined, creating a smooth wet mixture.
- Bring Batter Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined. The batter should still have some lumps; do not overmix. Fold in the vanilla extract gently. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to let the flour hydrate and the leavening activate.
- Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour about ⅓ to ½ cup of batter onto the waffle iron, spreading it until it reaches about ½ inch from the edges. Close the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically about 4-6 minutes depending on your iron.
- Serve: Carefully remove the waffle and serve immediately with syrup, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Allowing the batter to rest improves texture.
- If you don’t have warm buttermilk, you can warm it gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before mixing.
- Make sure to grease the waffle iron well to prevent sticking.
- Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
