Perfect Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
Crisp yet tender and fluffy, these perfect buttermilk waffles boast the most wonderful flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.
How to Make the Best Perfect Buttermilk Waffles
There’s nothing quite like a stack of warm, perfectly golden waffles fresh off the iron. These perfect buttermilk waffles deliver on every front—crispy exteriors that shatter between your teeth, fluffy and tender interiors, and a rich flavor that makes them irresistible even without excessive toppings.
The secret to these exceptional waffles lies in a few key ingredients: tangy buttermilk that reacts with the baking soda to create incredible texture, a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg for warmth and depth, and the unexpected combination of vanilla and almond extracts paired with fresh orange zest that elevates them from ordinary to extraordinary. These layered flavors create a sophisticated sweetness without being over the top.
The technique matters too—separating the eggs and beating the whites until stiff peaks form before gently folding them in ensures maximum fluffiness and creates a soufflé-like texture. Serve these waffles warm with your favorite toppings, whether that’s fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or a drizzle of chocolate. Your next brunch will thank you.
Perfect Buttermilk Waffles
Crisp yet tender and fluffy, these perfect buttermilk waffles boast the most wonderful flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Instructions
Prepare the Batter
- Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, dark brown sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract and orange zest.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Finish and Cook
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the egg whites into the batter just until combined.
- Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray and cook the waffles according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- These waffles are best served immediately while still warm.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overmixing the batter when combining wet and dry ingredients.
- The combination of vanilla and almond extracts with orange zest gives these waffles their signature flavor.