This easy waffle recipe is a delicious breakfast! These classic waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. We love them with maple syrup.

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This waffle recipe is one of the best breakfasts for lazy weekend mornings. I love it because it’s super simple. This waffle recipe calls for basic pantry ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes.

It’s also delicious. These homemade waffles are crisp and golden on the outside and light and fluffy inside. I always load mine up with a pile of fresh fruit, but they’re great with a pat of butter and maple syrup too.

So break out your waffle maker! This waffle recipe is a fun treat to have in your morning rotation. I hope you enjoy!

What You’ll Need for This Waffle Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy waffle recipe:

All-purpose flour – Spoon and level it to avoid packing too much into your measuring cup.
Baking powder and eggs – They make the waffles airy, light, and fluffy.
Milk – It adds moisture to the batter. Use any kind you like!
Unsalted butter – One of the biggest differences between waffle and pancake batter is that waffle batter is richer. The butter in this recipe helps the waffles cook up with crisp edges, and it gives them a delicious buttery flavor.
Sugar – It makes the waffles lightly sweet.
Vanilla extract – It adds warm depth of flavor.
And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Waffles

Depending on what recipe you use, waffles can be a fairly involved breakfast or a super simple one.

Some classic Belgian waffle recipes are leavened with yeast. Others ask you to whip the egg whites into soft peaks to create an airier interior.

You won’t find any of that here. This waffle recipe is as simple (and delicious!) as they come. Here’s how it goes:

Start by making the batter. Whisk together the dry ingredients in one mixing bowl and the wet ingredients in another.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Careful not to overmix! A few lumps are ok.

Then, cook the waffles. Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly with melted butter or cooking spray.

Pour 1/2 cup of batter for each waffle into a Belgian waffle maker, or use an appropriate amount of batter for your waffle iron.

I typically cook these waffles for 4 minutes, but the exact timing will depend on your iron. They’re ready when they’re golden brown and lightly crisp.

Serve with butter and maple syrup. Or experiment with other waffle toppings like these:

Fresh berries
Blueberry compote or strawberry compote
Greek yogurt
Nutella
Honey butter
A dusting of powdered sugar

Enjoy!

Waffle Recipe Tips

Use room temp milk and eggs. Because this waffle recipe calls for melted butter, it works best if your eggs and milk are at room temperature. If they’re cold from the fridge, they can cause the butter to solidify in the batter.
Don’t undercook them. The best waffles are nice and crisp around the edges. In my waffle maker, these waffles crisp up in about 4 minutes, but the timing might be slightly different in yours. If they’re not crisp and golden at 4 minutes, keep cooking until they are.
Keep them warm until you’re ready to serve. Depending on the size of your waffle iron, you’ll likely need to cook this recipe in batches. To keep early batches warm while you work through the batter, arrange the waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Hold until a 200°F oven until ready to serve.

Can you freeze waffles?

Yes! The best way to store leftover waffles is to freeze them. Once they’ve cooled completely, seal them in an airtight container or bag. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I like to reheat them in the toaster so that they’re crispy, but you can also quickly thaw them in the microwave.

More Breakfast Recipes to Try

If you love these waffles, try one of these easy breakfast recipes next:

Waffle Recipe

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Serves 4

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This waffle recipe is a delicious breakfast treat! Easy to make with simple ingredients, the waffles are crisp and golden outside and fluffy inside. Enjoy them with maple syrup, butter, and/or fresh fruit.

Equipment

Waffle Maker

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1¼ cups milk, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat a waffle iron. Lightly grease it with melted butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla and whisk until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. A few lumps are ok.
Scoop ½ cup of batter for each waffle into a Belgian waffle maker, or scoop an appropriate amount for your waffle maker. Cook for 4 minutes, or until golden brown and lightly crisp. The timing will depend on your waffle iron.
Serve with more butter and maple syrup.

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