How to Make Homemade Waffles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade waffles are a classic breakfast dish that everyone loves. Whether you enjoy them for a leisurely weekend brunch or as a special treat on a weekday morning, there's just something special about a perfectly cooked waffle. Plus, they're incredibly versatile – you can top them with syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or even savory ingredients like fried chicken. If you've never made waffles from scratch before, you might be surprised at just how simple and satisfying it can be. With a few basi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk, or more as needed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Whisk eggs together in a large bowl until fluffy. Mix in 2 cups milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly pour flour mixture into egg mixture, stirring as you pour. Mix until few to no lumps remain, being careful not to overmix. Add more flour if batter is too thin, or more milk if batter is too sticky or thick.
  • Ladle some of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook until waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, 2 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 687mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 259mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 204mg