Jul 13 2026
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Buttermilk Waffle Recipe

Inspired by The Griddle
Time30m
Serves4

Traditional buttermilk style served with hot syrup

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Dry Ingredients

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Preparation of Wet Ingredients

  1. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted unsalted butter (let it cool slightly), and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.

Cooking the Waffles

  1. 4

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. 5

    Cook Waffles

    Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with a little butter or non-stick spray. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions (usually 4-6 minutes) until golden brown.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve Hot

    Once cooked, carefully remove the waffle from the iron. Serve immediately topped with warm maple syrup and a pat of butter.

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