Description
Make authentic, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside Waffle House style waffles at home using this straightforward recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the plates if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable for a tender waffle.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your specific iron to fill it without overflowing.
- Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle and serve immediately, or keep warm on a wire rack in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining batter.
Notes
- For the best texture, do not overmix the batter. Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in tough waffles.
- Using buttermilk is key to achieving the slight tang and tender interior characteristic of Waffle House waffles.
- If you prefer a slightly thinner batter, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 min per batch
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 55