This is the Best Waffle Recipe! It makes easy waffles that are light and fluffy. Serve with maple syrup or with your favorite fruit and jam.
If you love this waffle recipe, make sure you check out my other breakfast recipes, including one of my favorite muffin recipes.
The Best Waffle Recipe
When it comes to breakfast, we are a house divided. My daughter and one of my sons are pancake lovers, while my husband and my other son are team waffles. I don’t complain, because I really do love both of them.
Whether waffles or pancakes, though, we all have a deep love of breakfast. So really, there are no complaints when I make this waffle recipe for breakfast.
This is one of those recipes that I have made countless times. As much as we love a fancy flavored waffle, we always go back to this basic waffle recipe. It’s been made so many times for a reason – it really is the best!
How to Make This Waffle Recipe
This recipe is so easy that I have it memorized now. And while it may take a step or two more than just using a mix, the flavor and texture are totally worth it! Here’s how you make them:
- Start by combining your dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine all of your wet ingredients, except the egg whites, in another bowl.
*TIP* I hate doing extra dishes, so I just use a large liquid measuring cup to not only measure, but also to mix the wet ingredients. - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until they are moistened.
- Beat the egg whites until they have stiff peaks. This is what is going to give the waffles their amazing, light texture!
- I like to start by adding about 1/4 of the egg whites to the mixture. I’m not super gentle with this – but this will lighten up the batter and make it easier to fold in the remaining whites.
- When the first quarter of the whites are mixed in, gently fold in the rest of the whipped egg whites. Be careful to not overmix!
- Cook your waffles according to your waffle baker instructions.
Freezing Waffles
These waffles are super easy to freeze. In fact, I like to make a double batch and freeze some for another day.
Once the waffles are cool, I like to place the waffles on a baking sheet in a single layer and place in the freezer. Let them freeze for 30-60 minutes, then you can take them and stack them in a freezer safe container or freezer bag.
When you are ready to use the waffles, we simply put them in the toaster (if you have a toaster that will fit them) or place them in the oven just until they are thawed and crisped back up.
Tips and Tricks
- As much as I hate to say this, the waffle maker will make a difference. I’ve probably been through dozens of waffle makers, and many don’t cook hot enough to crisp up the outside, leaving you with limp, soggy waffles. So if you are having lots of problems with your waffles, you may want to try a new waffle maker. I have been using a KitchenAid Waffle Baker for the last several years that I have liked, but it looks like they no longer make it. If you don’t love your waffle maker, ask around and try a new one – it might make all the difference.
- I like to use a deep waffle maker, often called Belgian Waffle Makers. I like that you get the crisp exterior and a tender, fluffy interior.
- I don’t always add sugar, especially when we are just eating these with syrup, which is already sweet. But for grab and go, I like the little bit of added sweetness.
- You can totally skip the separated eggs, but you won’t have a waffle that is as light or fluffy. But they are still delicious. I think the extra few minutes are totally worth it, though!
- Unless I’m in a hurry, I usually don’t start preheating the waffle maker until my batter is ready because I like to let it sit for a bit before using it. It gives the batter some time for the baking powder to activate and make the waffles nice and fluffy.
- I use regular 2% milk. You can definitely use buttermilk if you have it on hand, but I love this recipe because it only uses ingredients I always have on hand.
Ideas for Waffle Toppings:
We usually just use powdered sugar or maple syrup, but here are some other waffle topping ideas!
Whipped Cream
Berries
Sliced Peaches
Strawberry Syrup
Homemade Buttermilk Syrup
Chocolate Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Caramel Apple Syrup
Nutella or Biscoff Spread
Peanut Butter
Check Out These Other Waffle Recipes
Liege Waffles
Banana Waffles
Blueberry Waffles
Chocolate Waffles
Red Velvet Waffles
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Best Waffle Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This is the Best Waffle Recipe! It makes easy waffles that are light and fluffy. Serve with maple syrup or with your favorite fruit and jam.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, separated
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
- In a small bowl (or I use a large liquid measuring cup) combine the milk, oil and egg yolks. Beat to break up the yolks and combine.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened – the batter will still be lumpy.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they have stiff peaks.
- Add about 1/3 of the stiff egg whites to the waffle batter and stir in in to combine and lighten the batter. Add the remaining egg whites and gently fold until no white streaks appear.
- Heat a waffle maker to high.
- Cook the waffles according to the directions on your waffle maker.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 374 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
Keywords: waffle recipe
April says
yum! How can you go wrong with waffles and peaches?1 Peaches are probably my favorite fruit. I bet the jam is wonderful!!
Mandy says
I wish I could join you for days you have waffles for breakfast!! I don’t have the waffle machine, so all I can have is the store bought frozen one! 🙁
Brilynn says
Mmmmm waffles… I need to make more… I’ve only got apples right now though so it looks like that’s my fruit of choice.
Janet says
mmm, I wish I had a designated breakfast maker.
These waffles look so fresh and yummy…
Valli says
I should have been there for breakfast. Peaches, maple syrup and waffles would be a dream breakfast.
Lisa Kendrick says
What a delicious idea! I’m going to try that with the pear jam I have. I was too busy to do peach jam this season, so I can’t wait for next year!
Abby says
Peaches are my favorite fruit, and I just asked for a waffle-maker for Christmas – so I see peach waffles in my future!
Looking forward to all your posts!
Patricia Scarpin says
Deb, they look wonderful! And with peaches… Well, let’s just say I would love to be invited to have breakfast at your place. 😉
Emilie says
These waffles look light and fluffy. I dream about waffles…mmm.
I’m glad someone got use out of the season’s peaches. I did one thing with them, and that was it. 🙁
Cynthia says
All I can say is, “oh baby.” 😀
Zoomie says
I like the idea of the peach jam with fresh peaches, too – so you get the sweet and the fresh in the same bite! Yummy!
glamah16 says
Peach jam with Vanilla sounds heavenly. And waffles too!
Tartelette says
Is it breakfast yet? These look scrumptious!
sher says
Deborah, that looks marvelous. It reminds me of the best pie I’ve ever eaten. It was while I was on vacation, in Provo, Utah. It was a fresh peach pie, and I still remember it. Heaven.
Belinda says
Oh, how delightful to pair waffles and peaches, Deborah! I’m a Georgia girl, so you’d better believe I am a peach lover…this looks amazing to me!
Kevin says
mmm… Those waffles look really good under those peaches and sauce. I really wish I had some extra space to keep a waffle maker. I like the sound of the vanilla peach jam.
kellypea says
Yanno…I have TWO pancake sessions I photographed and haven’t posted. I’m thinking you’re my hero because you’re just whipping them out. Jeez!
Hailee Diaz says
This is definitely my go to recipe, my waffles turned out great and were so light and fluffy!
★★★★★
Elena says
It turned out delicious and fluffy inside! We made bacon with it and then some were served with ice cream after. 🙂 Lovely recipe!
★★★★★
Sabrina says
Honestly the best waffles ive ever had!
★★★★★
Carol says
I made these for dinner and they were delicious! I added 1 tsp of vanila extract and 1/4 tsp of almond extract.
Erin RS says
So awesome. Way better than the box stuff. I even replaced with GF flour and still fabulous.
★★★★★
Melanie Murphy says
It was needing a bit more liquid. Flavor decent, although I added vanilla extract.
Shar says
This is the best waffle recpie that I have found. It is a keeper. I also had extras and I froze them. They freeze really well and were excellent retoasted.
★★★★
Chris says
This is a new family favorite! We loved making it together and they came out perfectly!
One batch was perfect for Dad and 3 kids under 10.
★★★★★
Giselle Negron says
This recipe worked out perfect for my mini waffle maker. I was making waffles and as soon as I took it out it would shrivel up. Not with this recipe. Omg they came out Perfect and fluffy! Thanks!
Juli says
My kids and I loved your recipe. We are from Barcelona, we speak Catalan but my kids tried really hard to understand your recipe in English. We baked it and it was delicious!!! Baking and learning English with your recipes!
Cindy says
Tried a lot of waffle recipes through out the years .This is the best ever. Follow recipe as directed don’t change a thing you will be pleased. I doubled the recipe for extra waffles Lol next time will triple cause they get ate to fast
★★★★★
Spencer says
These were super tasteless. Needed more sugar or vanilla.
★★
Ella Smith says
Recipe was easy. Waffles were very bland though, even after adding a teaspoon of vanilla and a few shakes of cinnamon.
Arlene says
This is a great recipe! I am lactose intolerant and I swapped out the milk for coconut milk and added 1tsp. vanilla. Will be making these again and again.
★★★★★
MichelleS says
This was a first attempt at making Waffles for me and I have to say I started with a keeper recipe! The only thing I did differently was add 1 1/2 top of vanilla and used powdered sugar instead of regular sugar. I set my maker to 5 on the dial and they were PERFECT!! I can’t wait to make more! Thank you so much for sharing!!
★★★★★
Michelle S says
This recipe was excellent. I love that you don’t use yeast to get them fluffy. Easy recipe and will now be my go to waffle recipe. We even froze a few and they were just as yummy reheated in the toaster. I did add powdered sugar in place of regular sugar to get the extra crispness and also a tsp of vanilla to a halved recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Steph B says
Great recipe, thank you! I don’t have a waffle maker, but I did it on a grill/panini press and it worked out really well.
★★★★★
LisaLittle says
This turned out wonderful! Thank you so much 💓
★★★★★