Flavorful Waffle Bar Recipe Easy Homemade Waffles with Fresh Toppings Ideas
This easy homemade waffle recipe features a perfectly balanced batter with crispy edges and fluffy inside, paired with a customizable fresh toppings bar for a fun and delicious brunch experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 minutes per waffle
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes (for multiple waffles)
- Yield: 8 waffles (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Fresh toppings ideas: fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), sliced bananas or peaches, chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), maple syrup or honey, whipped cream or Greek yogurt, c…
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter. Pour about ½ cup (120 ml) of batter onto the center of the iron.
- Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes (time varies by waffle iron). Avoid opening too early.
- Transfer cooked waffles to a cooling rack in a single layer to keep them crisp while cooking the rest.
- Set up your toppings in small bowls or platters for easy access.
- Serve waffles warm and encourage everyone to customize with their favorite toppings.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough waffles. Let the waffle iron fully preheat for crisp edges. Use melted butter cooled before mixing to avoid cooking eggs prematurely. Keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200°F (95°C) oven to maintain crispness. Customize batter thickness by adding buttermilk or flour as needed. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend and add extra baking powder. For vegan, use flax eggs, plant-based milk with vinegar, and coconut oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Protein: 6
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