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    Home » Recipes » Main Course Recipes

    Simply Perfect Homemade Waffles

    Nov 11, 2018 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Apr 17, 2022

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    Easy and delicious homemade waffles, that are one bowl and a spoon easy to make and are made with simple pantry staples. These waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy and flavourful on the inside. My idea of perfect!

    Simply Perfect Waffles

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this simply perfect waffle recipe
    • Key Ingredients
    • Video: How to make homemade waffles
    • Cook's Notes
    • Blueberry Waffle Variation
    • Making ahead, storing and freezing
    • Recipe
    • Comments, Questions and Reviews

    Why you'll love this simply perfect waffle recipe

    I've tried a lot of waffle recipes over the years, but these are the best waffles, in my opinion. These delicious waffles have a perfect fluffy interior and are lovely and crisp on the outside!

    And they have flavour, as well as great texture (and I discovered that not all waffles do).

    The other reason I love these waffles? They're easy! One bowl and a spoon is all you need. And you don't even have to worry about lumps in the batter. I'm all about the easy. I don't want to be separating eggs or busting out my mixer to whip up egg whites (followed by the requisite, ever so careful folding in thing). Nope. I've never had a waffle that is so good it justifies all that effort :)

    Key Ingredients

    These easy waffles need only 7 ingredients ...

    All Purpose Flour - regular or unbleached all purpose flour will work here. All purpose flour is also known as "plain flour" in some places. Do not use self-rising flour here.

    Eggs - you'll need 3 large eggs for these waffles. I haven't tested this recipe with any type of egg substitute.

    Vegetable Oil - I prefer vegetable or canola oil, though any neutral-tasting cooking oil will work here.

    Milk or Buttermilk - you can use either milk or buttermilk, of any variety. A non-dairy, milk substitute might also work here, though I haven't tested it myself.

    You will also need - baking powder, salt and a bit of white sugar.

    Simply Perfect Classic Waffles

    Video: How to make homemade waffles

    Cook's Notes

    • Don't be tempted to reduce the added oil to the batter. The oil is what ensures a crispy outside, so reducing the amount will result in softer waffles.
    • With my round, Belgian style waffle maker, I get about four 7-inch diameter/1-inch thick waffles from this recipe. Of course, you can double as needed.
    • Depending on your waffle maker, you may need to spray with a little non-stick cooking spray before adding the batter, just to ensure that there is no sticking issues at all.
    • Be sure to preheat your waffle iron well, setting it on medium-high-ish (or equivalent for your waffle iron). Cook these waffles until golden brown, to make sure the inside is cooked and the outside is crispy. While my waffle maker has a light that comes on when they are ready, I always watch for escaping steam from the sides. When the escaping steam is minimal, they are about done.

    Blueberry Waffle Variation

    If you'd like to add blueberries to these waffles, simply scatter some (fresh or frozen) over the batter after spooning your batter into your waffle maker.

    Making ahead, storing and freezing

    These waffles actually keep quite well in the fridge, if you have leftovers or want to make ahead. Re-heat on a baking sheet in a 350F oven until warm (about 10 minutes) or the toaster may also work, but watch carefully to avoid over-heating and scorching.

    Cooked waffles will also freeze well up to 2 months.

    I wait until my waffle iron is preheated before I mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, so my batter doesn't sit mixed very long.

    Simply Perfect Classic Waffles

    Recipe

    Simply Perfect Waffles

    Simply Perfect Homemade Waffles

    Fluffy and flavourful on the inside and crispy on the outside. Simply perfect. And one bowl easy!
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 27 ratings
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 Tablespoon white sugar
    • 3 large eggs, *See Note 1 below
    • 7 Tablespoons vegetable oil, or other neutral tasting liquid oil
    • 1 1/2 cups milk, or buttermilk
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your waffle iron before starting to mix your batter.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the middle. Break the eggs into the well and beat lightly with a fork. Add the oil and milk and stir until moistened (Some lumps are ok. Doesn't need to be smooth. Just moistened.)
    • I like to spray my waffle iron with cooking spray right before adding the batter. Your waffle maker may or may not need that step.
    • Spoon batter into hot waffle iron and cook until golden and crispy.
    • Serve warm, with butter and maple syrup.

    Notes

    1. If you are new to making homemade waffles and/or perhaps used to store-bought waffles, you may initially notice the taste of the eggs (since that is lacking in the store-bought ones). Stick with it and I'm certain you will come to love it as much as I do. If you really don't, try reducing the eggs from 3 to 2 and see if that is more to your taste. The reduction may affect the finished texture though. **Makes four 7-inch diameter round/1-inch thick waffles using about 1/2 cup batter per waffle. Nutritional information based on 1 serving = 1/2 of the 7-inch waffle.
    For blueberry waffles, scatter fresh or frozen blueberries over the batter in the waffle maker, before closing the lid.
    Be sure to read the "Cook's Notes" in the original post, for more tips, options, substitutions and variations for this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American, Canadian
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    Comments

    1. Imola says

      June 04, 2022 at 7:26 am

      Great recipe! I have one of those sandwich makers where you can switch the plates and it has waffle plates. I'm making them now and they're turning out great. When they're almost done i spray a pitbof cooking spray on the plates to make them crispy. I added a bit more sugar after tasting the first batch, otherwise superb!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 04, 2022 at 9:22 am

        So glad you enjoyed them, Imola :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      March 10, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      Just made these waffles for the first time. Super easy to put together, I used Not Milk (plant based brand) and added a tsp of vanilla. They are awesome!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:02 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them, Michelle and always good to know it works nicely with non-dairy milk :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Tammy says

      February 05, 2022 at 6:17 pm

      Made them this morning and used Almond Milk. They were delicious. So easy compared to other recipes.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 06, 2022 at 9:25 am

        So glad to hear, Tammy :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    4. Melanie says

      January 22, 2022 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      Worked first time, tasted delicious. This is the third recipe I have tried and was the easiest. The whole family loved the crisp outside and the soft inside. The flavour was good, although I did add some vanilla essence, and light on the palette, no oily or fatty taste. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 22, 2022 at 9:30 am

        So glad to hear, Melanie :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    5. Suji says

      January 20, 2022 at 5:09 am

      5 stars
      Amazing! I've used this recipe twice now. It's preposterously easy & works really well with my Marvel Avengers wafflemaker. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 20, 2022 at 9:53 am

        So glad to hear, Suji! Thanks so much :)

        Reply
    6. Misha says

      November 17, 2021 at 5:49 pm

      I’ve tried many waffle recipes, but this one is the best!!! They come out perfect each time. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 17, 2021 at 6:55 pm

        So glad you are enjoying them, Misha :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    7. Tabitha says

      September 05, 2021 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      So easy and my family really enjoyed these waffles 🧇 😋. I didn't feel stressed about the ingredients nor the process. Thank you for this simple recipe.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 05, 2021 at 11:38 am

        So glad you all enjoyed them, Tabitha :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    8. Kait says

      August 26, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make, light and crispy. I can't believe how much they fluffed up even more than another recipe I tried that had me beating egg whites and using multiple bowls. This recipe was so much easier with simple cleanup and had a much better result! The low sugar content also means they made a terrific waffle BLT for my husband who prefers a savory waffle.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 26, 2021 at 6:56 pm

        So glad to hear, Kait :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
      • Mary Ann Williams says

        March 24, 2022 at 11:33 am

        5 stars
        Best waffles I've made! My 5yr old granddaughter loved them so much, she asked for 3 and ate them all! Thanks, Jennifer!

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          March 24, 2022 at 12:26 pm

          So glad to hear, Mary Ann! Kid-approved is always good :) Thanks so much!

          Reply
    9. Sandra says

      August 25, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      OMG! Thank you for a simple yummy waffle recipe! No beating of egg whites and I can easily make getting home from work. The waffles were light, fluffy and tasty!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 25, 2021 at 6:57 pm

        So glad to hear, Sandra :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    10. Brig says

      July 02, 2021 at 10:56 pm

      I wanted waffles for dinner to go with my sister's chicken, everyone in my family wanted to try them, and the praises didn't stop. They were gone within the hour!!! Thank you for the Wonderful Waffle Recipe!!! It was better than my go to people. I won't name names, but their Famous. 😊👍

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 03, 2021 at 9:49 am

        So glad to hear, Brig :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    11. Marilyn Anthony says

      May 01, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely the best waffle recipe I've found - we set the waffle maker to make deep Belgium waffles & have added fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, apples with cinnamon, strawberries, even bananas fried in a bit of butter & brown sugar - all kinds of wonderful tastes depending on the season!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        May 02, 2021 at 10:46 am

        So glad you are enjoying them, Marilyn :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    12. STELA SHEHU says

      March 11, 2021 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      My goodness! My 6 & 8 yo gobble these up like crazy. They keep saying how fluffyyyy they are :) I add about 4 TBSP of ground flaxseed too and serve them with honey and strawberries on top. Perfection.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 11, 2021 at 10:45 am

        So glad to hear, Stela :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    13. Brittany says

      February 13, 2021 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Awesome easy recipe. No beating egg whites which is nice. Love them. Thank you so much. I might just add a bit of vanilla next time.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 13, 2021 at 12:29 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them, Brittany and yes, you can never go wrong with a bit of vanilla :) Thanks!

        Reply
    14. Helen says

      January 06, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      Hi there, these sound fabulous, thank you - will definitely be trying them with my new waffle maker 😀😋 Do you have a few topping suggestions you can recommend? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 06, 2021 at 10:21 pm

        Hi Helen, I like blueberries myself, like the easy blueberry sauce from this post - https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/mini-dutch-pancakes-warm-blueberry-sauce/
        Sauteed apples with a little cinnamon is nice, too. Or I don't think you can beat sliced strawberries and a bit of whipped cream :) Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Helen says

          January 16, 2021 at 3:33 am

          Fantastic, thank you so much, they sound yummy 😋

          Reply
    15. Lolo says

      August 04, 2020 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      I am 11 and i love them
      People say i am too small to bake
      But i prove them wrong🤯
      After they eat their minds are blown away🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 04, 2020 at 9:40 am

        You go! So glad you enjoyed them and proved them wrong :) Happy baking!

        Reply
    16. Daniela Alicandro says

      August 03, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Made these this AM ... perfect !
      The best I ever made. Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 03, 2020 at 10:43 am

        So glad to hear, Daniela :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    17. fariel says

      July 05, 2020 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      love this recipe!! very easy and quick to make,highly recommend and will for sure use it again!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 05, 2020 at 10:01 am

        So glad to hear! Thanks so much :)

        Reply
    18. devonna says

      April 25, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      So AMAZING very good with strawberry sauce !

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 25, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them and love the sound of strawberry sauce :) Thanks!

        Reply
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