Best 13 Easy Basic Waffles Recipes

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it's worth taking the time to make something delicious. Waffles are a classic breakfast food that can be easily made at home with just a few ingredients. With a few adjustments, you can make them in a variety of ways, from fluffy and light to crispy and golden brown. So whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special weekend brunch, there's a basic waffle recipe out there that's perfect for you.

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BASIC WAFFLES



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Make and share this Basic Waffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 15m

Yield 8 6 1/2 inch waffles, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups low-fat milk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl and stir to mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Let batter sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Use less than you think on your 1st waffle, spreading batter with a non-stick spatula. Batter spreads and rises, so you don't want to overfill your waffle iron.
  • Cook until done--varies depending on temperature of your waffle iron.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 323.4, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6, Protein 6.6

WAFFLES I



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You can keep the batter covered in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to whisk well before using again. You may also use whole wheat flour for this recipe.

Provided by OneShyOfABunch

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron. Beat eggs in large bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla, just until smooth.
  • Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

EASY WAFFLES



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Consider this your new, go-to waffle recipe when you want to start your day off on a sweet note. No fussy steps or unexpected ingredients are required here, which means you can whip these up whenever your cravings hit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Maple syrup and butter, as desired, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and eggs; pour over flour mixture, and whisk gently to combine (don't overmix). Gently whisk in butter.
  • 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.) Serve warm, with maple syrup and butter, as desired.

EASY, BASIC WAFFLES



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Make and share this Easy, Basic Waffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs.R

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 8 waffles, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  • Mix the eggs, oil and milk.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients.
  • Pour onto hot skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

BASIC WAFFLE



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Heat up your waffle iron for Alton Brown's Basic Waffle recipe from Good Eats, made extra scrumptious with buttermilk and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 30m

Yield approximately 6 (8-inch round) waffles

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
4 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1 cup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 whole eggs, beaten
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces buttermilk, room temperature
Vegetable spray, for waffle iron

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flours, soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl beat together eggs and melted butter, and then add the buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Ladle the recommended amount of waffle batter onto the iron according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Close iron top and cook until the waffle is golden on both sides and is easily removed from iron. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

CLASSIC WAFFLES



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A lovely, crispy waffle perfect for the morning.

Provided by Megan

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups warm milk
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. Preheat waffle iron to desired temperature.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; beat until blended.
  • Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 899.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SIMPLE WAFFLES FROM SCRATCH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 little waffles

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron and read manufacturer's instructions. Melt butter in microwave. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, beat together milk and eggs. Whisk liquid mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in melted butter. Brush hot waffle iron with butter. Spoon about 1/2 cup of batter onto iron and close to cook. This first waffle will be the tester. Cook waffle until golden brown. Remove to plate and keep warm

BASIC BATTER WAFFLES



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This hearty waffle recipe comes from an issue of Parent's Magazine. Ive made it every week for years and it comes out great every time. I double it and freeze the leftover waffles and reheat in toaster oven.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 2/3 cups milk (I particularly like canned evaporated milk for some of it)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute wheat germ for 1/4 cup of white flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients together using a large whisk.
  • Mix the wet ingredients together.
  • Gently combine but don't overmix.
  • Cook as your waffle maker directs.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar (my daughter).
  • Cover with toasted nuts, bananas, and real maple syrup (Me!).
  • Pour on log Cabin (my son) and Michele's Maple Cream Syrup for my husband!

TENDER AND EASY BUTTERMILK WAFFLES



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An easy waffle recipe that results in a nice crisp outside, and tender middle waffle. I love the results this gives while not having to separate the eggs and take time to whip egg whites! These will also reheat in the toaster for a quick work day breakfast.

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
⅓ cup melted butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until evenly combined. Whisk buttermilk and butter together in a separate bowl; add eggs. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined and batter is slightly lumpy; add vanilla extract.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Pour enough batter into the preheated waffle iron to reach 1/2 inch from the edge. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 748.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

MOM'S BEST WAFFLES



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My mom makes the best waffles and I thought I'd share the recipe with the world!

Provided by Love

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add milk, eggs and oil; mix well.
  • Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 847.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

QUICK AND EASY WAFFLES



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These fast-to-prepare waffles are perfect to whip up at the last minute, and the recipe can easily be doubled. I often made them when our six children were growing up. And now when they come back to visit, they always request them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
7 ounces lemon-lime soda

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the baking mix, eggs and oil. Add soda and mix well. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 39g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

EASY MORNING WAFFLES



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Making your own fluffy waffles from scratch takes no time at all, and the touch of cinnamon in these beats any frozen store-bought version. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 waffles (1 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
SYRUP:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Bake in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown., In a microwave, melt the butter, honey and cinnamon; stir until smooth. Serve waffles with syrup. Freeze option: Arrange waffles in a single layer on sheet pans. Freeze overnight or until frozen. Transfer to a freezer container. Pour remaining syrup into a freezer container. Freeze up to 2 months. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster. Microwave syrup until heated through, and serve with waffles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GREAT EASY WAFFLES



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This recipe has been handed down in my family and has become a favorite. If you have leftover waffles, they are great to freeze and then toast at a later time. I usually make a double recipe and then have plenty of leftovers for the kids to have for breakfast before school.

Provided by Cooking Mom

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside. Beat egg whites until foamy in a separate large glass or metal mixing bowl. Whisk the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together in a third bowl; whisk in the milk. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth. Fold in the melted butter and then the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.
  • Cook the waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 740.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Tips:

  • Use the right waffle maker: Different waffle makers produce different results, so be sure to choose one that makes the type of waffles you like. Belgian waffle makers make thick, fluffy waffles, while traditional waffle makers make thinner, crispier waffles.
  • Preheat your waffle maker: This is essential for getting evenly cooked waffles. Most waffle makers have a light that indicates when they are preheated.
  • Don't overfill your waffle maker: This will result in messy, overflowing waffles. Fill the waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Cook waffles until they are golden brown: This is the best way to ensure that they are cooked through. If you're not sure if the waffles are done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the waffles are done.
  • Serve waffles immediately: Waffles are best when served hot and fresh. You can keep them warm in a toaster oven or on a warming tray.

Conclusion:

Waffles are a delicious and versatile breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect waffles at home every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give waffles a try.

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