Easy homemade waffles are made from a batter of 240 g flour, 375 ml milk, 2 eggs, and 100 g melted butter with baking powder and salt, sweetened with 2 tablespoons of sugar or seasoned with extra salt for a savory version, and cooked in a greased waffle iron for 2 to 3 minutes. They take 15 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serve 4 people.
Crisp outside and fluffy inside, they work as breakfast, dessert, or even a main course, sweet or savory.
How to Make Fluffy Waffles?
Waffles are very simple and ready in no time, but you need a waffle iron or grid plate for their classic look. The wet and dry ingredients are mixed separately and combined just until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of waffles contains approximately 300 kcal, 35 g of carbohydrates, 15 g of fat, 6 g of protein, 1 g of fiber, 10 g of sugars, 60 mg of cholesterol, and 400 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Easy Homemade Waffles Recipe
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) of whole milk
- 240 g (2 cups) of all-purpose flour
- 100 g (7 tablespoons) of butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (sweet version)
- 2 extra teaspoons of salt (savory version)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until foamy, then add the milk and melted butter and mix until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then add 2 extra teaspoons of salt for savory waffles or 2 tablespoons of sugar for sweet waffles, and mix with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until smooth. Grease and preheat the waffle iron, and fill it with batter to cover the grid.
- Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes and remove with a silicone spatula. Serve right away with honey, manjar, powdered sugar, jam, or chocolate sauce, or with savory toppings.
Additional Tips
Add cornstarch
Replace part of the flour with cornstarch for crisper waffles.
Do not stack them
Cool waffles on a rack instead of stacking them, so steam does not make them soggy.
Prepare the iron
Wipe the waffle iron dry, grease it lightly, and heat it fully before cooking.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat flour | Gluten-free flour blend | 1:1 | Gluten-free |
| Whole milk | Oat or almond milk | 1:1 | Dairy-free |
| Butter | Coconut oil | 1:1 | Dairy-free |
| Waffle iron | Nonstick skillet | Thick pancakes |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I make waffles without a waffle iron?
Yes. Cook the batter in a greased nonstick skillet like thick pancakes; they will be just as fluffy.
2. How do I make them crisper?
Add a little cornstarch, cool them on a rack, and cook them a minute longer.
3. What is the difference between sweet and savory?
Only the sugar and salt: 2 tablespoons of sugar for sweet, 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt and no sugar for savory.
4. How do I store and reheat them?
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months, and reheat in the oven, toaster, or air fryer.
What Are Waffles?
Waffles, also called gofres, are grid-patterned cakes of batter cooked between hot iron plates, crisp outside and fluffy inside.
History of Waffles
Waffles go back to medieval Europe, when wafers were cooked between decorated iron plates, and the best-known versions developed in Belgium.
Did You Know?
Dutch settlers brought waffles to North America, where serving them with maple syrup became a classic.
