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Classic Diner-Style Buttermilk Waffles

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. These classic diner-style buttermilk waffles are perfect for cutting into squares and drenching in butter and warm syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups buttermilk shaken, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For Serving
  • Softened butter to taste
  • Warm maple syrup to taste

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold just until combined. Lumps are okay; do not overmix. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Transfer the hot waffle to a plate, cut into bite-sized squares, and serve immediately generously topped with butter and warm syrup.

Notes

Do not stack hot waffles or they will lose their crispness. Keep them warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack if making a large batch.