Homemade American Waffles
These homemade American waffles are quick and easy to make in 20 minutes with just 6 staple ingredients. Make a batch for breakfast, brunch, or dessert - especially for special occasions such as Mother's Day.
Servings: 8 waffles
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter more to grease the waffle iron
- 2 eggs room-temperature
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk lukewarm
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
To Serve
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove or in the microwave.1/4 cup butter
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and add the lukewarm milk while mixing. Slowly add the melted butter (make sure it's not too hot) and the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gradually mix in the dry mix including the self-rising flour and sugar to the wet ingredients while stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter or the waffles can become tough once cooked.2 cups self-rising flour, 2 tbsp sugar
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the waffle iron for it to thicken up lightly. Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or light olive oil.
- Pour in about 1/4 of a cup of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron or follow the manufacturer's instructions for the recommended amount. Close the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp. Mine take around 3 minutes to cook on medium heat.
- Carefully remove the waffle from the iron and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the homemade waffles warm with butter and maple syrup or your favorite waffle toppings. Enjoy!3 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp maple syrup
Notes
Don't overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, avoid overmixing. It can lead to tougher waffles due to gluten development.
Storage: To store leftover baked waffles, cool them completely and place them in an airtight container, either at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 4 days. Simply reheat them in a toaster or oven. For longer storage, place them in the freezer with a sheet of parchment paper in between each. They make a convenient make-ahead single serve breakfast option that way.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.5mg
