Buttermilk Waffles

Name: Buttermilk Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 cups low-fat buttermilk; 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; Vegetable oil, for waffle iron; Maple-Walnut Sauce; Blueberry Sauce; Banana-Caramel Sauce; Berries-and-Cream Topping

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By

Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on November 10, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Wondering how to make breakfast special? Try our best buttermilk waffles, which are crispy on the outside and tender within. Serve them with maple syrup and butter, fresh berries, bacon, or sausage—or try one of our sauces, like banana-caramel or maple-walnut.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for waffle iron
Maple-Walnut Sauce
Blueberry Sauce
Banana-Caramel Sauce
Berries-and-Cream Topping

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees; set a rack on a baking sheet, and place in oven. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs; add flour mixture, and mix just until batter is combined.
Heat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions; brush with oil. Pour batter onto iron (amount depends on iron size), leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides (spread batter if necessary). Close iron; cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to rack in oven to keep warm; repeat with remaining batter.

Reed Davis

Cook's Notes

Like pancakes, waffles require a gentle hand when preparing the batter. For the most tender results, don't overmix it -- there should still be some lumps.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2008