Easy Waffles (2024)

1. Preheat waffle iron and combine dry ingredients:

   Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

   

   Starting with room-temperature ingredients is an important step in waffle making. Using a cold batter can lead to undercooking.

2. Whisk milk and eggs and add to flour:

   In a small bowl, whisk milk and eggs; pour over flour mixture, and whisk gently to combine (don't overmix).

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3. Add melted butter:

   Gently whisk in butter.

   

4. Cook waffles:

   Following manufacturer's instructions, cook waffles until deep brown and crisp. (For a standard waffle iron, pour a generous 1/2 cup of batter into center, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges, and close; waffle will cook in 2 to 3 minutes.)

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   Martha recently shared her trick for crispy (never soggy!) waffles on TikTok: "Take the waffle out of the maker and toss them back and forth to let the steam escape. It helps make sure that the crispiness of those edges is retained."

5. Serve warm:

   Serve warm, with maple syrup and butter, as desired.

   

To Keep Waffles Warm Until Ready to Serve

Place cooked waffles on a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet, and place in a preheated 200°F oven. The rack allows for air circulation so the waffles will stay warm and crispy until ready to serve.

How to Store Waffles

If you have any leftover waffles, make sure they are completely cooled before you store them in an airtight container or freezer bag—if they are still warm, they will sweat and become soggy. Then, store them in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze them.

Freezing Waffles

Arrange the waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze till firm or overnight. When the waffles are frozen solid, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.

Reheating Waffles

Frozen homemade waffles are a wonderful treat. Simply take them straight from the freezer and reheat them like you would store-bought frozen waffles—in the toaster or the microwave.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between Belgian waffles and regular waffles?

Belgian waffles are thicker, lighter, crispier, and have deeper pockets than American-style waffles—and those deeper pockets can hold more syrup (or whipped cream). You need a waffle iron with a deeper, larger grid pattern to make a Belgian waffle. To get the crispy texture, many Belgian waffle recipes are yeast-based. You also can use a waffle recipe that uses beaten egg whites for lightness.

Is pancake mix the same as waffle mix?

Waffle batter is similar to pancake batter. They use the same ingredients but in different proportions. Waffle batter is richer, having more sugar and butter than pancake batter. Pancake batter has more milk (or buttermilk) than waffle batter—it’s a more liquid batter.

The extra fat and sugar in waffle batter helps to create the crispy exterior of the waffles, and prevents them from sticking to the waffle iron.

More Waffle Recipes to Try:

• One-Bowl Buttermilk Waffles
• Cornmeal Waffles
• Gluten-Free Peanut Butter-Banana Waffles
• Gingerbread Belgian Waffles
• Chocolate-Banana Waffle Napoleons