How to Make Waffle House-Style Waffles - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic breakfast comfort food, few things hit the spot quite like a plate of steaming hot waffles. And if you've ever had the pleasure of visiting a Waffle House, you know that they've got their waffles down to a science. Light, fluffy, and with just the right hint of crispiness, these waffles are a beloved menu item for good reason. Now, you can recreate that Waffle House magic right in your own kitchen with this copycat recipe for Waffle House-style waffles.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup salted butter, softened, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • cooking spray
  • pure maple syrup, and/or chocolate chips, for serving

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Chill Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Whisk together egg, sugar, butter, and vanilla in a separate large bowl until mixture is smooth. Whisk in half-and-half and buttermilk. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined and a few lumps remain. (Do not overmix.) Chill, covered, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat waffle iron to medium-high; lightly coat with cooking spray. Pour about 2/3 cup batter onto waffle iron. Cook until golden and crisp on edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve waffles with maple syrup, chocolate chips, and/or additional butter.
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 862mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Potassium: 197mg