Buttermilk Waffles
Crisp, fluffy waffles made with buttermilk and a little cornstarch, mixed in one bowl.
Equipment
- Waffle iron
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick), plus extra for brushing the iron
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat. Heat the waffle iron and brush it with melted butter.
- Mix. Whisk the dry ingredients, add the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs, and stir until just combined.
- Cook. Pour batter onto the hot iron to fill every grid, close the lid, and cook until golden and crisp.
- Repeat. Brush the iron with butter between batches.
- Serve. Serve hot with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or berries.
Notes
Substitutions: Plain yogurt thinned with milk can replace the buttermilk.
Tips: Do not overmix and always preheat the iron fully. Do not eat raw batter.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.