Perfect Waffles from Scratch (2024)

Perfect Waffles from Scratch are simple to make at home using pantry staples! These homemade waffles are a delicious way to start the day!

Wonderful Waffles

Other Recipes to Serve with Homemade Waffles

• Are you hosting a brunch, or do you feel like having a savory addition to your waffles? Cheesy Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Eggs is a snap to assemble and bake while you make allll the waffles!
• Tropical Orange Juice is a great way to make a delicious drink the whole family will love and is also great as a brunch co*cktail if you add a little liquor!

Ingredients

Pantry Items: For the perfect waffles, you will need all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract.

Refrigerated Items: Set out milk and melt some butter for this recipe. You will also need to separate a couple of eggs- both the whites and the yolks will be used in different stages.

Produce: For this recipe, you will also need a little lemon juice; either use fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice.

How to Make Waffles from Scratch

STEP ONE: In a measuring cup, measure the milk and stir in the lemon juice. Let this mixture sit for 5-10 minutes. While the milk sits, use a stand or hand mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then set this aside.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl combine the flour, butter, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, egg yolks, vanilla, and the lemon-milk mixture. Mix well.

STEP THREE: Fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.

STEP FOUR: Preheat a waffle iron and coat it with vegetable oil, non-stick spray, or butter. Spoon the batter onto the waffle iron, spreading it evenly. Cook the waffles until golden brown and repeat with the remainder of the batter.

Tips for Success

• Using fresh or bottled lemon juice is totally up to you, but it is needed to mix with the milk to make a buttermilk substitute, which gives the waffles a great richness. You can also use white distilled vinegar if you don’t have any lemon juice on hand.
• Set the eggs out beforehand to warm up slightly, making separating and mixing the eggs even easier.
• Once the waffles have completely cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for over a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

What’s the trick to making waffles?

There are a few tried and true tricks that we’ve all experimented with in the search for the perfect waffle from scratch and a few tips that most agree with. As you have already read about, the first is folding in egg whites. Whipped egg whites make waffles with a fluffy interior and a crispy exterior, something most people love!

Secondly, ensure the waffle iron is nice and hot before adding the batter. Attempting to cook waffles while the iron is just warm will give you pale, floppy waffles. Lastly, don’t stack your waffles on a plate or baking sheet while cooking the rest- this will make the bottom waffles soggy! Set your oven to low heat and place finished waffles directly on the rack or baking rack to stay warm and crispy.

Can I make different kinds of waffles?

Nothing is stopping you from adding some of your favorite ingredients when it comes to waffles! If you like sweet waffles, add chopped berries, such as strawberries or blueberries, or go sweet with mini chocolate chips. Savory waffles are a thing, so don’t be shy about adding in cheese, bacon, sausage, or even a dash of hot sauce to liven things up! When adding more ingredients, stir your choices into the batter before you fold in the egg whites to still get fluffy perfection.

Need More Waffle Inspiration?

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• Birthday Cake Waffles
• Chocolate Waffles with Raspberry Sauce
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*This post was originally posted on 04/24/2014