These quick buttermilk waffles are melt-in-your mouth delicious. Fluffy, airy and so crispy on the outside, this classic breakfast treat has never been more perfect.
Buttermilk waffles don’t have to be a huge mess to make. These come together in 15 minutes in just one bowl. I call this my “no mess” method!
Nothing brings family and friends together quite like a golden brown waffle party on a lazy Sunday. Lay out a bunch of toppings and syrups, fire up the waffle iron and prepare your sweet tooth!
What Are Buttermilk Waffles?
Classic buttermilk waffles only differ from classic waffles in one key way — that luscious buttermilk. It gives these waffles a nice, sour flavor while also reacting with the baking soda to create a light and springy texture.
Hot Tip: For more amazing waffles, you have got to try our Liege Belgian Waffles or Easy Croffles.
How To Make The Best Buttermilk Waffles
Buttermilk waffles don’t need to be stressful. Just follow these easy steps to make them perfect each and every time:
- Preheat your waffle iron. To get the crispiest outer edges, you want to make sure the iron is nice and hot before adding the batter.
- Prepare all the ingredients. Measure all your ingredients for easy preparation.
- Combine all wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately. In order to get the smoothest texture, combine wet and dry ingredients separately. Then, add them together, making sure to whisk out any lumps.
- Make those waffles! Prepare your waffles according to your waffle maker’s specific instructions. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
How Do You Keep Waffles Crispy?
Nothing is worse than a soggy waffle. Have leftover waffles or making a batch for a huge party? Here’s how to keep them nice and crispy:
- Let them rest on a cooling rack right when they come out of the waffle maker.
- To revive a soggy waffle, place it directly on the oven rack and reheat at 200 ℉ for a couple of minutes.
- You can also pop them in the toaster for a few minutes to reheat. They taste just as fresh as right off the iron.
Buttermilk Substitute for Waffles
If you’re in a pinch and you don’t have buttermilk, there’s a solution! Grab one cup of 2% or whole milk and add in one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice. Allow the mixture to sit for about five minutes. Just like that, you have a viable buttermilk substitute!
Best Waffle Toppings
The only thing I love more than waffles is all the toppings you can use! Here are some of my absolute favorites:
- Easy Raspberry Jam – This jam is puckery and sweet and only requires three ingredients to make. It’s my sons’ absolute favorite on waffles!
- Berry/Maple Syrups – Syrup is a must. Maple is a classic, but I love a good, fruit-flavored syrup!
- Dulce de Leche – This caramel syrup is so decadent on a waffle. Add a drizzle with some spiced stewed apples. YUM!
More Classic Breakfast Foods
- Sweet Cheese Blintzes Recipe (Filled Crepe) – Rolled crepe filled with sweet cheese
- Air Fryer Bacon – I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again — I love air fryer bacon! It gets so darn crispy with little to no mess.
- Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Waffles – A neutral canvas of a waffle that is protein packed and can be served sweet or savory!
- Breakfast Quiche – Who doesn’t like a breakfast pie? This quiche recipe is one of my go-tos when hosting a brunch.
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes – Cottage cheese makes pancakes sooooo crispy and creamy. If this dish sounds a little weird, you’re in for a great surprise!
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 cup flour
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients together, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk wet ingredients together, until well combined.
- Stir in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Use a waffle maker and make them per waffle iron instructions.
- Serve with delicious sauce or fresh berries.
My to go waffle recipe! I like that I can make it the night before, and just cooked them in the morning. Kids loved them! When I have sourdough discard I even add it to the batter! Thank you!
Hi Lily, I am thrilled that you love this recipe! It warms my heart to know that the kiddos love it as well! Thank you for sharing your feedback, dear! Enjoy!
Natalya
Bless you for sharing such an AMAZING recipe. I used a DASH MINI waffle maker and I think they turned out great.
Nice to have a recipe and waffles that don’t contain a lot of preservatives or chemicals.
🐝Susan 🍯
Hi Susan, You are so kind! Thank you for putting the biggest smile on my face! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a success. Enjoy!
I don’t have unsalted butter, I only have salted butter on hand. Could I used salted butter instead?
Hey Jaime, the only thing would change with salted butter is they will be slightly salty. If you don't mind that, it will work with the recipe. Enjoy them, they are so good. 🙂
Love this recipe! Delicious! Thank you! Quick question: if I just refrigerate these over night, for how long should I put them into the oven for to reheat in the morning? And what temperature, so waffles are warm and crispy? (I just have to make a lot.) Thank you in advance for your advise on this!
Hey Alisha- I haven't tried before but I think 300 or 350 for 5-10 minutes should do it! And thank you for the feedback. Enjoy!
Thank you so very much for the wonderful recipe. The waffles were so simple and easy to prepare. The waffles taste wonderful and there is hardly any mess to clean up. Thanks again for the wonderful recipe.
You're so welcome, Mark! These waffles are one of my favorite breakfasts.
Great recipe
Thank you, Karma! It's one of my favorites as well.
Made waffles yesterday using your recipe and it was AMAZING! THANK U!
I am so glad you loved the recipe, thank you for taking the time to comment!
I’m out of baking powder! 😩 What can I substitute please??? TIA!!
Hey Kim, use half the portion of baking soda with lemon juice. ENjoy
The best recipe!turns put every time!! Thank you so much!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the waffles, thank you for taking the time to comment, Yulya!
Love this recipe! It’s my go to! I have it memorized! Turn out perfect, every time!
Oh, I love that, that is one of the best compliments 😊 I'm so glad you enjoy the recipe, thank you for commenting!
So easy and delicious.
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Hi. Do you have recipe version to be able to Print in PDF?
Yes, in the recipe card you can click to print it. Right below, Share Some Love. Hope this helps!
Looks like something my family would go crazy for. Can't wait to try it!
Katie, keep me posted. I hope the love it!
Gotta love homemade buttermilk waffles! These are superb and super easy to make. Yummy!
Thank you, so happy you love the recipe!
I'm all about this no-mess method!! It's the #1 reason I don't make them more often.
Tara, I am with you! There is no time for mess 🙂
This was the perfect way to encourage my kids out of bed this morning! So quick and easy.
Jen, lol, my favorite comment of all 🙂
Hi Nataliya! This has been my favorite waffle recipe! Do you think they would freeze well?
Yes, I freeze them all the time. School days, this is perfect! 🙂 But you know, nothing is is the same after you freeze it. They are still pretty amazing.
Hi,
Is this recipe good for simple Russian oladis?
If you search for pancakes, I have an option for Oladi. I think that would be best option.
Hi! Can I make the batter at night then make the waffles next morning?:)
Yes, I have done that. Or I make a bunch and freeze them for toasting on busy mornings.
These are amazing! Best waffles in my life!
Thank you for sharing dear 🙂 I am so happy you love it.
this look delicious! what kind of waffle iron do you have?
I purchased one from Costco.
thank you so much for THE BEST waffles recipe ever. I can't stop eating them.
Thank you so much. So glad you loved it 🙂
Can I substitute whole wheat flour with Canadian flour ?
Yes you can
Oh my gosh, I'm getting such gross mental pictures imagining a moldy, long-forgotten waffle. So glad that the third waffle iron's the charm, and you have these delicious waffles to enjoy!
Elizabeth, I dont even know how that happened. I am organized person that keep things neat ..lol...
I hope its a charm 😉
do you think I can substitute butter with coconut oil? I've done that with muffins and it turns out great, but i was wondering for this particular recipe? I just dont always have unsalted butter on hand, but coconut oil I always have!
Yes you can. I haven't tried it with this recipe but tried many other things with coconut oil. Let me know how they turn out 🙂