My Favorite Buttermilk Waffles

What Makes These the Best Buttermilk Waffles?

These homemade waffles are a comforting breakfast treat on the weekends or any morning when you need a special pick-me-up. Admittedly, I only make waffles a couple times per year, but maybe when my children are older, they’ll become a weekend tradition. Because each time I take that first bite, I wonder why I don’t break out the waffle maker more often! These waffles come straight from my family’s kitchen and if you’re looking for an all-star buttermilk waffle recipe, this is the one. Here’s why:

No overpowering flavors Delightfully crisp edges Soft and tender centers Light and fluffy texture Butter and vanilla in every bite 100% from scratch Ready in minutes

These from-scratch waffles taste infinitely better than a packaged mix. If you are reading this during the fall season, you’ll also love my pumpkin spice waffles. And if the holiday season is coming up, you’ll enjoy my gingerbread waffles variation!

How to Make Buttermilk Waffles

Homemade buttermilk waffles are easier than you think. They’re an impressive and delicious homemade breakfast treat that will wow anyone lucky enough to pull up a chair and dive in. Between you and me? No one will know how quickly they come together! I’m positive these homemade waffles will be your new Sunday morning tradition. Keep waffles warm as you cook the rest: If serving all of the waffles at once, transfer the cooked waffles to a wire rack on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 200°F (93°C) oven. You’ll want to keep them warm until the whole batch is ready.

Homemade Waffles Success Tips

For the lightest, fluffiest, and most flavorful waffles, follow these 3 success tips:

Waffle Toppings

Let’s talk toppings! I’m a waffle purist—I want that fantastic buttery waffle flavor to truly shine. A pat of butter and drizzle of maple syrup are my preferred waffle toppings, but you can go wild with any (or all!) of the following:

Whipped cream Honey butter Fresh fruit Chocolate ganache Strawberry sauce Raspberry sauce or blueberry sauce Confectioners’ sugar Apple butter Lemon curd