Description

Delight in these homemade buttermilk waffles, featuring a perfect blend of all-purpose flour, fine yellow cornmeal, and a touch of vanilla for a rich, flavorful breakfast treat. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these waffles are cooked in a Belgian-style waffle maker and served warm with butter and pure maple syrup.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla essence (or vanilla bean paste)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For Serving

Softened butter
Pure maple syrup

Instructions

Prepare Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients — flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt — until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla essence together until fully mixed.
Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Then, pour in the melted butter and use a rubber spatula to fold it into the batter carefully, avoiding overmixing. Set the batter aside while you preheat your waffle maker.
Preheat and Cook Waffles: Heat up a Belgian-style waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once hot, lightly spray the waffle grids with nonstick spray. Ladle enough batter onto the waffle maker, leaving about a 1-inch border for the batter to spread. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and slightly crispy.
Keep Waffles Crispy: Transfer the cooked waffles to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack to allow ventilation, which prevents sogginess. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve: Serve the waffles warm topped with softened butter and pure maple syrup as desired for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the waffles tender and fluffy.
Using a wire rack on a baking sheet for cooked waffles helps maintain crispiness.
Vanilla bean paste adds a richer vanilla flavor compared to extract, but either works.
Make sure your waffle maker is properly preheated for even cooking and perfect texture.
These waffles can be made ahead and frozen; reheat in a toaster or oven for best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: buttermilk waffles, homemade waffles, Belgian waffles, breakfast recipe, cornmeal waffles