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Best Homemade Waffle Recipe

Tired of boring breakfasts? Use the Best Homemade Waffle Recipe to level up your breakfast game! These fluffy waffles are filled with flavor and texture, and the best part is that they're easy to make at home from scratch!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup half & half
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Add all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to a medium bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Lightly beat the egg in a large bowl. Then, add granulated sugar, butter, and shortening. Using an electric mixer, beat until completely smooth. Add half & half, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold them together. (Do Not Over Mix) It is ok to have some lumps.
  • Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat your waffle iron and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. Add ½ cup of batter and cook for 3-4 or until golden brown.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • For the fluffiest waffles. Store the waffle batter in the refrigerator over night.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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