How do you make The Best Waffles Recipe?

Here are a few tips and notes on making this recipe, to ensure that your waffles turn out perfectly every single time!

1. Beat the egg whites. 

This is the secret to extra fluffy waffles! I like to put the bowl of my standing mixer in the refrigerator for a few minutes before beating the whites because it speeds up the process!

2. Use a great Waffle Maker. 

We recently bought this waffle maker and love it! Using a waffle maker that works well is key to great waffles! Before this, we were using one that I purchased for $9, ten years ago that was being held together with duct tape (no I’m not joking). We definitely saw a difference in our waffles with this model!

3. This Makes a HUGE Batch! 

This Best Waffles Recipe makes an enormous batch of waffles…24 of them to be exact! We always have lots leftover, even though our kids sometimes eat 3 per sitting!

4. How do you keep waffles crispy?

Here are two suggestions I have for you to ensure the crispiest waffles ever!

1. Keep them warm in the oven. After cooking the waffles, put them in a warm oven (about 250 degrees) until you are ready to serve. This will ensure that they stay warm without becoming soggy!
2. Reheat in the toaster. Place chilled or frozen waffles directly in the toaster to reheat and enjoy! This will re-crisp them beautifully after they have been stored!

5. Can you freeze homemade waffles? 

The reason Ritch created this recipe to make such a large amount is that we love having leftovers in the freezer to warm up for a quick breakfast! To reheat, simply pop the frozen waffles in the toaster and enjoy!

 Best Waffles Recipe: Substitutions 

Here are a few possible substitutions for this recipe! However, as mentioned above, it has been tested over and over again with many variations and the recipe, as written, is pretty perfect!

• All-purpose flour. If desired, you may substitute up to half of the flour with whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour. This will make the waffles less fluffy but still delicious!
• Milk. We always use 2% milk because that’s what we buy at the store! Feel free to substitute your favorite variety (including non-dairy milks like almond milk)! Just remember, the higher the fat content, the richer and tastier your waffles will be!
• Butter. Ghee or canola oil can be used in place of butter in this recipe. However, real butter adds such an amazing flavor I don’t recommend substituting it!

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Best Waffles Recipe

Are you ready for the Best Waffles Recipe EVER?! These golden-brown, crispy, irresistibly fluffy waffles turn out perfectly every single time! They're made completely from scratch and freeze beautifully! Plus this recipe makes a HUGE batch, so you will definitely have leftovers to enjoy all week long! 

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword best waffle recipe, easy waffle recipe, homemade waffles

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 24 Waffles

Calories 139.9 kcal

Author Ritch Sandford

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 TBS granulated sugar
• 2 ½ TBS baking powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 4 eggs separated
• 3 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup butter melted
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. Preheat a waffle maker to medium heat (on our waffle maker we use “3”).
3. Separate egg whites from yolks (make sure to save both parts of the egg)!
4. Put whites in the bowl of your standing mixer and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
5. Transfer beaten egg whites to a bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.
6. Add egg yolks and butter to the bowl of your standing mixer and mix on medium speed until combined.
7. Add milk, applesauce and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
8. Add half of the dry ingredients and beat until combined.
9. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients.
10. Add beaten egg whites and fold into the batter by hand with a spatula.
11. Spray waffle maker lightly with non-stick spray and scoop 1 cup of batter into the center of the waffle plates.
12. Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown.
13. Repeat with remaining batter until it has all been used.
14. To keep warm: preheat oven to “warm” setting and put each batch of waffles on a large baking sheet in the warm oven until ready to serve.
15. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, etc. etc.

Nutrition Facts

Best Waffles Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139.9 Calories from Fat 49

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g

Cholesterol 44.2mg 15%

Sodium 245mg 10%

Potassium 109mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 18.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%

Sugars 3.3g

Protein 4.5g 9%

Vitamin A 4.7%

Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 13.7%

Iron 5.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Thank you Ritch, for this beautiful post! I am one blessed lady to be married to such a stud! He’s artistic, he knows how to cook, is the best daddy in the world AND he loves me very much! XOXO love you babe!

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