Classic Waffle Recipe

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Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)

A classic waffle batter recipe perfect for breakfast or as a base for a delicious sandwich.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min
Classic Waffle Recipe recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 waffle)

Waffle Batter

  • 1 1/2cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4cup
    cornstarch
  • 1tsp
    baking powder
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 1/2cups
    buttermilk
  • 1/4cup
    vegetable oil
  • 2
    eggs

How to make Classic Waffle Recipe

Prepare the Batter

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

    Step 1.1: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and sugar
  2. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until the batter is smooth.

Cook the Waffles

  1. Preheat your 4-in-1 sandwich maker for 6 minutes.

  2. Lightly grease the waffle trays with oil or butter.

  3. Pour the batter into the trays, close, and cook for 8–10 minutes or until golden and crisp.

    Step 2.1: Pour the batter into the trays, close, and cook for 8–10 minutes or until golden and crisp
  4. Let the waffles cool slightly.

Optional Sandwich Preparation

  1. For a sandwich, layer with cheese, ham, lettuce, tomato, and pesto before serving.

    Step 3.1: For a sandwich, layer with cheese, ham, lettuce, tomato, and pesto before serving

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the batter is smooth to avoid lumps in the waffles.

  2. For extra crispiness, let the waffles cool on a wire rack.