20 Minute Buttermilk Waffles

Buttermilk waffles are a classic breakfast recipe that is a family favorite! Fluffy and light on the inside with a crispy golden outside…buttermilk just makes everything better! Breakfast is always better when it’s homemade! A few more amazing recipes to try are these sour cream pancakes, Belgian waffles, and buttermilk pancakes! Serve them up with some scrambled eggs and bacon and you have yourself a knockout breakfast!

Soft and Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles

If you’ve never had buttermilk waffles before, you’re in for a treat. They’re some of my favorites! I find myself always coming back to this recipe because of how soft and flavorful these waffles turn out. This is such a staple recipe that I know you’re going to LOVE! The acidity of buttermilk makes these waffles perfectly soft and tender. Buttermilk also gives these waffles tangy flavor that is subtle but so delicious! One bite and you’ll be hooked. Good news is, these bad boys are so quick and easy to whip up, using boxed mix will be a thing of the past! Serve these tasty waffles up with all of your favorite syrups and toppings and you have a winning breakfast on your hands!

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Them

The good news is, this recipe uses so many simple ingredients you won’t have to make a trip to the grocery store! And if you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can even make that too by mixing a couple of pantry staples together! Find my full recipe here. Note: If you’re looking for measurements, they can all be found in the recipe card below!

Flour: All-purpose flour works great for giving these waffles a light and airy structure!Granulated Sugar: A few tablespoons of sugar will ensure your buttermilk waffles are just sweet enough!Baking Powder and Baking Soda: You’ll need both to make sure your waffles turn out fluffy instead of dense.Salt: A pinch of salt will enhance the flavor of your entire batch of waffles.Buttermilk: The star of the show! You can buy this premade or make your own with just milk and white vinegar! Click here for the full recipe.Eggs: Helps bind all of these tasty ingredients together!Butter: Adds richness and makes your waffles nice and soft.Vanilla Extract: Vanilla makes everything better! Add a little vanilla extract to your batch for sweet, mouthwatering flavor. Use pure vanilla extract for best results.

How to Make Homemade Buttermilk Waffles

It’s just as easy as using boxed mix! The only difference is these waffles taste a million times better and are free of preservatives and artificial flavors! In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious stack of waffles ready to be devoured.

Measure Flour: Typically, the biggest culprit for dry waffles is that too much flour was added. Be sure to measure and level your flour for the perfect buttermilk to flour ratio.Don’t Overmix: I know, I know, it’s tempting to want to mix your batter until it’s completely smooth. But in doing so, you may be causing gluten to develop which will leave you with hard and dense waffles. Only mix until the ingredients are incorporated. It’s okay if there are a few lumps left.Keep Your Waffle Maker Closed: If you open your waffle maker before the cooking time is done, this releases all of the hot air needed to cook your waffle thoroughly.Underfill: It’s better to underfill your waffle maker than add too much batter and make a mess. You need less batter than you’d think, as it will expand as it cooks.

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In the Refrigerator: Your buttermilk waffles will last for 4-5 days in an airtight container.Reheating: To quickly reheat your homemade waffles, pop them in the toaster or microwave for 15-30 second intervals or air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.