Breakfast Favorite: Old-Fashioned Crispy Buttermilk Waffles
If there is one aroma that can instantly get the whole family out of bed on a lazy Saturday morning, it is the smell of fresh, golden waffles baking in a hot iron. These Old-Fashioned Crispy Buttermilk Waffles are the absolute gold standard of breakfast comfort food.
Far from the dense or soggy texture you get from frozen or boxed mixes, these scratch-made beauties are incredibly light and fluffy on the inside. They also boast a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust. Instead, it is a classic, crowd-pleasing breakfast tradition. Moreover, this brings the warm, cozy feeling of a vintage diner straight to your kitchen table!
If you love classic scratch-made breakfasts like these waffles, you will also love my Old-Fashioned Puff-Up Pancakes! For a savory weekend option that feeds a crowd, try my easy Easy Ham, Cheese, and Egg Bake!
Why You’ll Love These Buttermilk Waffles
The Perfect Texture Balance: Real buttermilk creates a dream-worthy combination. You get a melt-in-your-mouth interior and a satisfyingly crunchy exterior.
Deep, Rich Flavor: The slight tang of buttermilk pairs beautifully with sweet vanilla. This creates a rich, old-fashioned flavor that stands up perfectly to warm maple syrup.
Excellent for Freezing: Make a double batch! These freeze beautifully. You can pop them right into the toaster on busy weekdays for a quick, homemade breakfast.
Tips for the Perfect Crispy Waffles
Don’t Overmix the Batter: When you combine your wet and dry ingredients, mix them gently with a spatula just until the flour disappears. It is completely fine—and actually preferred—if the batter has some lumps left in it! Otherwise, overmixing develops the gluten. This makes the waffles tough instead of light and airy.
Get the Iron Screaming Hot: Make sure your waffle iron is completely preheated before you pour in your first scoop of batter. A hot iron is the key to instantly searing the outside. This traps the steam inside to make them puff up beautifully. Furthermore, this also helps build that gorgeous crispy shell.
Keep Them Crisp While Cooking: If you are feeding a crowd and making multiple batches, never stack your finished waffles on top of each other on a plate, or the steam will make them soggy. Instead, place them in a single layer directly on the wire rack of a 200°F oven. This keeps them perfectly hot and shatteringly crisp until you’re ready to serve!
Breakfast Favorite: Old-Fashioned Crispy Buttermilk Waffles
Equipment
- 2 large bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 large spoon
- 1 Waffle Iron
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- strawberry syrup (optional sliced fresh strawberries, an whipped cream)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil and buttermilk.
- Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.
- Bake into a preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
- If desired, serve with syrup, fresh sliced strawberries, and whipped cream.
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Are you ready to fill your entire home with the incredible, comforting aroma of sweet vanilla and golden batter? Fire up your favorite waffle iron, grab the maple syrup, and let’s get this classic breakfast baking!
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