Basic Waffle

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Wondrous Waffles

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (187)

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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Sarah Flowery Branch, GA 01-30-2010
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great waffles!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I knew I could trust Alton! I have never tried waffles with whole wheat flour and couldn't imagine they would be light...and... they were!! I fried up some chicken tenders and slices some bananas, covered it all with warm maple syrup.....YUM!!! (can't understand why the general rating is 4 stars....)Read more
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Mark Mcdonough, GA 01-16-2010
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My 5 year old says "The best waffles ever"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My 5 year old says these are the best waffles she's ever had. A simple recipie and easy to make.
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J New York, NY 01-01-2010
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spot on waffles.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

people actually buy pancake mix? this was easy and excellent.
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M Victoria, TX 12-29-2009
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Adaptable for overnight????
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We love this recipe, but wonder if there is any reason why we couldn't mix this up the night before, and add the baking soda,... vanilla, and eggs the next morning? Would it need to be refrigerated or left at room temperature? We currently use a recipe where we do this, but our recipe calls for whole milk, not butter milk. We're wanting to use buttermilk with our freshly ground soft wheat. We have a child with ulcerative colitis, and have been told it would help her system digest the grains more easily. Thanks!Read more
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Adam Butte, MT 12-10-2009
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The Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I will never try another waffle recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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