Basic Waffle

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Wondrous Waffles

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (182)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 6 (8-inch round) waffles

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
4 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1 cup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 whole eggs, beaten
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces buttermilk, room temperature
Vegetable spray, for waffle iron

Directions

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flours, soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl beat together eggs and melted butter, and then add the buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Ladle the recommended amount of waffle batter onto the iron according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Close iron top and cook until the waffle is golden on both sides and is easily removed from iron. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

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recipe Basic Waffle
Laura Fallon, NV 11-11-2009
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This recipe rocks!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't have whole wheat flour on hand, but I did have some cake flour. So, I did 1-cup of regular (bread, I think) flour... and 1-cup of cake flour. These were the best waffles I've ever made. We used our Belgian Waffle maker, and they were fluffy and moist. Totally yummy! Thanks Alton Brown!!!Read more
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null null, null 10-22-2009
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These waffles are awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My son and I just made these for dinner. A+ Alton.
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Karen Athol, ID 10-20-2009
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Fluffy, tender waffles
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

All the recipes I'd tried before produced tough waffles, and most recipes call for separating the eggs and beating the whites... to stiff peaks, then folding them in at the end... a time consuming step. This recipe makes fluffy, tender waffles with excellent flavor, without having to beat the whites separately. I never have buttermilk on hand so in substitution I took out 2 tablespoons of milk and added 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the milk. The recipe made five, 8" waffles on my square iron, which subdivide into 4 smaller squares perfect for freezing and popping into the toaster on hurried mornings. This is the waffle recipe I'll use from now on.Read more
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Jeff Springfield, VA 10-18-2009
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The Waffler saves the day!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Been experimenting with waffle recipes lately and the unanimous conclusion of the family is that AB's are the best. I have... to agree. Done to the "dark" setting on my iron, these came out perfectly golden and crisp, not at all doughy as others experienced. My guess is any problems others have had with these are due to either over-mixing (releasing more of that gluey gluten) or under cooking (set that thing to the darkest setting people!). Watch AB's video, do exactly as he says, and experience waffling perfection.Read more
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Lisa Webster, MA 10-16-2009
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<3
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I shelled out the big bucks and bought the Villaware iron that Alton uses in the episode and the waffles come out great. I... got my iron on Amazon.com for $44.95. Not the cheapest iron, but far from the most expensive and we will definitely get our money's worth. In response to Lynne (see below)... Your waffles could have been doughy because you either over mixed the batter or didn't let them cook long enough. I know you say you have been making waffles forever, but to err is human. Read more
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Lauren Durham, NC 10-14-2009
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The effort is worth it
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

No more box mix for me-- this was delicious! I used nonfat milk (because it was all I had on hand) and I don't think they... even suffered that much. Delicious. Read more