Basic Waffle

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Wondrous Waffles

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(11)

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 oven until ready to serve.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Basic Waffle
David Lexington, SC 01-15-2010
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Mmm
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I prefer a slightly crisper waffle, but to each their own. As far as this recipe is concerned, it was quite good. They're... not labeled "Crispy Waffle" or whatever people expect them to be, but rather "Basic Waffle." That's precisely what it is. Also, who measures everything in ounces? Nobody unless they want the measurement to be accurate or live in places outside of America--where they'd use grams.Read more
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DAVID Saint Augustine, FL 12-27-2009
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Easy and Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The wheat flour was just enough to add flavor without overwhelming it. Slightly crispy crust with tender center.
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Dan Eagle River, AK 12-13-2009
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Best Waffles I've ever made
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Once again Alton Brown has another awesome recipe. Perfect sweetness, and fluffy, I have to add just a little bit more... buttermilk though.Read more
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keith bokeelia, FL 12-06-2009
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great tasting and easy to make
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were great tasting and soft. I don't like crispy and crunchy waffles.
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R. Orem, UT 11-29-2009
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easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Super easy to throw together, and I loved how they turned out!! Nice flavor and texture. I made some "regular" waffles, and... some "belgian", and the regular ones seemed to turn out crispier (which I like). One weird thing. . . after letting the batter sit for 5 minutes the top looked great when I started pouring, but underneath the batter was super runny. Not sure what happened there, but they all turned out great.Read more
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Rachel Oakman, AL 11-24-2009
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Great Waffles!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were very easy to mix up. I made some plain and added pecans to some. They were excellent... great texture, flavor,... and crispness on the outside. I don't understand how this recipe is getting bad reviews. I am wondering maybe if the recipe wasn't followed exactly or if the waffle iron being used was inferior. My batter was very thick and fluffly. I did actually weigh my dry ingredients and this may make a difference too.Read more