Easy Homemade Waffles (Better Than Hotel Waffles)
Homemade Waffles Recipe
If you’ve ever judged a hotel by their waffle maker… same.
For the longest time, those were the only waffles that felt worth it.
But once we figured out how to make homemade waffles that are just as good (honestly better), this became one of our go-to breakfasts at home.
This recipe is simple, reliable, and easy to customize — whether you want them classic, chocolate chip, or even savory.
These waffles are super delicious. They fluff up in the waffle maker while cooking. Once they are brown, they are done and ready to serve.
This recipe makes 5-6 waffles on our waffle maker and about 12 mini waffles.
What You Need To Make Homemade Waffles
- flour
- sugar
- eggs
- baking powder
- milk
- melted butter
- vanilla
Waffle Batter vs. Pancake Batter
Our pancake mix is different than waffle batter recipe with the leavening agents used and there is more sugar in the waffle batter to help them fluff up. Waffle and pancake batter both like to sit to let the baking powder and baking soda activate and add bubbles for fluffy waffles/pancakes.
Can You Add To the Waffle Batter?
Yes. We have added mini chocolate chips, par-cooked bacon and cheddar cheese (not all together). Mini chocolate chips tend to be the last waffles to make as they make the most mess. Sprinkles would be fun to add as well topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar when served. We’ve even been adventurous and make pumpkin waffles.
How To Get Fluffy Homemade Waffles
Simple answer is you need to let your batter rest. The batter needs to to have the baking powder activate and create bubbles. We sometimes let the batter set for 30 minutes to an hour. We make the batter first and then make other things. We also add vanilla extract to add a little more flavor as well as butter.
Easy Add-Ins for Homemade Waffles
Want to take your recipe up a notch? Add a piece of bacon into the batter, on the waffle maker. It cooks INTO the waffle and tastes so good as the flavors marry and mix together. Serve with hash brown casserole.
How To Store and Freeze Waffles
Yes, you can freeze waffles! We place parchment paper between the waffles so they are not one big waffle in the freezer. We use a freezer safe bag or container to store the waffles. It also helps to not stack them on top of each other, but feather them so they only partially overlap.
To reheat, you can place them in the microwave or place them in the toaster oven and keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
If you specifically want waffles that are extra crispy on the outside, I have a separate crispy waffle recipe.
Best Homemade Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Measure out 1/2 cup of butter and then melt, giving it time to cool down.
- Heat up your waffle maker.
- In a medium size bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl mix the egg, milk and vanilla.
- While mixing the milk will get bubbly. This is ok, you are getting some air into the mix.
- We mix things together for about 2 minutes.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix.
- Add the sugar and melted butter, mixing together.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Let set for a few minutes to allow the baking powder to bubble and add air into the mix. We have let the batter sit for an hour and it's pretty fluffy.
- Add in enough mix into the waffle maker to make a waffle (our maker takes 3/4 cup per waffle)
- Cook until golden brown.
- Remove and repeat until all waffles are made.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup or fresh fruit.
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