Say hello to The Best Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles! Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these easy waffles are freezer-friendly and ready to eat in minutes.
Hands down, these are The Best Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles ever! Made with a classic buttermilk waffle batter, these golden-brown beauties come out of the waffle iron with crispy edges and an impossibly fluffy and soft inside. Pair them with maple syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream for an out-of-this-world breakfast or brunch!
Have I mentioned how easy they are to make? Just mix the batter together in one bowl, cook them one at a time in your waffle iron, and you’re done! You can even freeze a batch and heat them later on to enjoy fluffy and light waffles whenever you feel a craving coming on.
If you want the best start to your day, pair a fluffy waffle or two with a Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Waffle Iron Hash Browns or Scrambled Eggs with Bacon. Wash it all down with a glass of homemade Apple Pineapple Juice (or my favorite coffee) and get your day going.
What is buttermilk?
Buttermilk is, traditionally, what’s leftover after churning butter from cultured cream. Nowadays, it’s made by adding cultures into low fat dairy milk. The living cultures in buttermilk are acidic, which react when mixed with a rising agent like baking soda.
This means that when you make waffles with buttermilk instead of regular milk, you end up with an extra fluffy result!
What if I don’t have buttermilk?
No problem! There’s a popular substitute made from milk and acid to replicate the same properties of storebought buttermilk. To make this alternative, mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice in 1 cup of milk. After 5-10 minutes, the acid will help curdle the milk and produce the same result as traditional buttermilk.
How to make fluffy buttermilk waffles from scratch
You’re going to need a waffle iron to make buttermilk waffles. Otherwise, they’re just pancakes! In just a few minutes, you’ll have the most perfect, fluffy, and crispy buttermilk waffles:
Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until you have a lump free waffle batter.
Once your waffle iron is hot, pour 2/3 cup of batter in the middle.
Close the lid and cook until each waffle is golden brown and crispy.
Waffle toppings
You can keep things simple with a little maple syrup or powdered sugar on top of the waffles, or go all out with a bounty of fun toppings! These topping ideas are sure to win the hearts of any sweet tooth:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry jam
- Fried chicken and syrup
- Nut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Caramel syrup
- Nutella or chocolate sauce
- Ice cream
Frequently asked questions
- How are these different from homestyle waffles? Waffles without buttermilk are still delicious and fluffy but lack a certain ‘oumph’. Not only does the buttermilk help the waffles fluff up, but it also provides a nice acidity and balance in each bite.
- Can I make them gluten free? Sure! Replace the all purpose flour with a gluten free all purpose flour blend.
- Can I make them vegan? Use vegan butter instead of butter, flax eggs instead of eggs, and almond milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar instead of buttermilk to make vegan buttermilk waffles.
- What’s the secret to crispy waffles? Don’t cook the waffles until you know the iron is hot. Test it by placing some butter on the iron; if the butter sizzles, the iron is ready! To keep them crispy after cooking, place the waffles in a 200ºF oven until you run out of batter.
How to freeze waffles
Cook all of the waffles, let them cool, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. I like to put wax paper in between each waffle so they don’t freeze together.
How to reheat waffles
To make your leftover waffles crispy, toast them in a toaster or toaster oven for about a minute. This is the best way to retain their crispy edges.
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Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles
PrintIngredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add in buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Stir until batter is well mixed, and not lumpy.
- Heat up your waffle maker according to the directions. Pour 2/3 – 1 cup of batter into the waffle maker. Close lid and cook 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve waffles with syrup, butter or fruit preserves on top. Enjoy!
kimmythevegan says
Ha! I’m in the same boat (or should I say was in the same boat). I’ve been wanting a waffle maker too and keep not getting one. Your significant other is so super cute making you waffles with your birthday gift (happy belated btw!).
I should probably buy one so I can make some of your awesomely delicious-sounding waffles =)
ashley - baker by nature says
Oh how I love waffles! These look so perfect. *Hungrrrrrry!
Rachel @the dessert chronicles says
I love using my waffle maker and I am always looking for new waffle recipes, so this is perfect! Can’t wait to make a big batch of these and freeze them for the week.
Pam says
Happy belated birthday! Your guy is pretty sweet for getting you a waffle maker and making you waffles for your b-day. They look terrific! Bookmarked this recipe because my kids LOVE waffles.
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Hmm, let’s see. It’s cold, it’s raining… I think I need to make waffles for dinner! They look so perfect!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
A big big fan of waffles, we have it almost everyday and I cannot wait to try your recipe out and I am positive it’s the best out there.
The pictures are gorgeous.
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
We love waffles in our household, but I never know what recipe to use…so thank you! I ‘ve made pumpkin ones and chocolate (oh man were those good) but needed just a standard one. Can’t wait to try!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
I do the whole ‘add waffle maker to cart, remove waffle maker from cart’ thing on amazon too. But dammit, it’s christmas and I want one! (Especially after seeing these)
Pamela says
You deserve it girl!
Abbie @ Needs Salt says
Oh my gosh. Okay. Dude, I have not eaten breakfast yet.
And now I’m starving! These look insane in a totally good way.
Pinning!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
After a breakfast of “Reese’s” oatmeal, you have me drooling over these waffles!
These looks so gobble worthy!
Denise [email protected] Brazil To You says
Oh, my! These waffles look fluffy and quite mouthwatering!!! I’d eat a whole stack by myself.
Mary says
what fun! I think I need a waffle maker too – they look simply gorgeous!
Mary x
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I have been craving homemade waffles lately, and your post is convincing me that I need to pull out the waffle iron this weekend and make some! These look delicious – perfect for a weekend breakfast.
Abbe @ Abbe's Cooking Antics says
You’ve convinced me with this recipe that I need to buy a waffle maker…. now… and make breakfast again… now 😉
ela @ gray apron says
I think I’m gonna have to dig out my waffle machine. Tasty, tasty pics!
Kumar's Kitchen says
gorgeous,fluffy and addictive waffles…what else can one ask for breakfast…lovely dish 🙂
Monet says
Now all I want is waffles! And it’s 10 at night! These seriously look so good. I need to dig out my waffle maker and get a batch started!
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
I have a waffle maker which we seldom use but when I do make waffles I eat mine with maple syrup 🙂
marcie says
I love waffles any time of day, and these look just perfectly light and fluffy!
Judit + Corina @WineDineDaily says
Pamela, your waffels look so deliciously fluffy, we want them NOW! The photos are gorgeous and very tempting. Can’t wait to try your recipe and drizzle the waffels with Pinot-Raspberry Syrup:)
Cheers,
J+C
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
I love buttermilk pancakes, so I don’t know why I’ve never had buttermilk waffles!! My husband is the waffle maker in our house, I’m printing this out for him 🙂
Lidia says
Never mind breakfast Pamela… I want them NOW! My girls are sitting on the floor in front of me doing crafts and I said, “Girls, tomorrow morning we’re making waffles!” To which they replied, “We have waffles in the freezer.” “WHAT? You’re going to pass on homemade waffles for those yucky ones?” They now see my point. 🙂
Pamela says
You are the best! It’s going to be a wonderful morning! Enjoy!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Gah! I don’t own a waffle iron! Now I’m totally kicking myself. Maybe I’ll get lucky and Santa will bring me one this year!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
Oh, I love waffles SO much and yours look amazing. Love that first picture – too gorgeous!
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says
Love me some fluffy buttermilk waffles!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
How cute of him to make waffles for your on your bday… Not to mention a parting gift of the waffle maker itself! I love waffles. You may think I’m weird, but I like it with butter on top and maple syrup on the side. I dunk each bite into the syrup…yup, I have texture issues. 😉
Pamela says
I like the idea of dipping into the syrup, I might have to try that.
Jaclyn says
I love breakfast for dinner and now I waaaant these! Tonight!
Pamela says
Have a great dinner!
Beth @ bethcakes says
Your photos are gorgeous! My waffle maker is ancient and doesn’t work very well, and this reminds me that I should get a new one. These waffles look so crisp and still fluffy! Powdered sugar is the way to go.
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
OH these shots are amazing! I’m impressed by your photography, just stunning. I definitely need to buy a waffle maker 🙂
Milana - the Jottings says
You are right! I want to make these for breakfast! In Norway people love waffles, so when I visited my friend earlier this year, she made a beautiful batch. These both sound and look amazing!