If you have a waffle maker, then it’s so easy to make a classic waffle at home. And waffles make a great breakfast for something different.
Jump to RecipeOne of the boy’s favorite “breakfast for dinner” meals is pancakes. And though we make them often, there are times we want something different. So, one such night, I suggested waffles instead. Tyler wasn’t too excited about that at first, but then was ok with it when he got to help me pour the ingredients in the mixer and watch me cook them.
We were given a waffle maker for a wedding gift, and have used it quite a few times. I actually tend to forget about it because it’s deep in a lower cabinet. But as long as you have a waffle maker, these are super easy! I believe this recipe came with my waffle maker. To me, a great waffle is all in the toppings.
These are so easy. Just dump all the ingredients in your bowl and mix them up. I use the stand mixer, just because it makes it easier for me, but you could use a regular electric mixer as well. I haven’t ever tried mixing by hand, so I don’t know how well that works.
Every waffle maker is going to be a little different, so make sure you know how to operate yours before starting. Mine has to be at just the right setting to work well. If it’s too low, the waffle splits when we try to take it off the cooker and if it’s too high then it burns.
Step by Step
Ingredients for Classic Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the waffles. Whisk with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat the waffle maker. Setting 3-4 (out of 5) tends to work well for mine, but they are all different.
Pour 1/2 cup of the batter onto the center of the lower grid on the waffle iron. Spread evenly with a spatula if needed.
Close the cover of the waffle maker. If yours is like mine, the light will turn red. Once the light turns green, or whatever indicator your waffle maker has, open it up and carefully remove the waffle from the machine. Repeat with the remaining batter until all of the waffles are made. Serve warm with desired toppings such as butter, maple syrup, fruit, etc.
Recipe
Originally Published On: September 18, 2016
Last Updated On: November 15, 2021
Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth
- Let batter sit 5 minutes before using
- Preheat waffle maker on setting 3
- Pour 1/2 cup batter onto the center of the lower grid and spread evenly using a spatula
- Close cover of waffle maker, light will turn red
- When light turns green, waffle is ready
- Open cover and carefully remove baked waffle
- Repeat with remaining batter
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
We do breakfast for dinner one night most weeks! My toddler is not a big breakfast fan, but she will usually eat breakfast foods when they are given at dinner time. I have a waffle maker and will be trying this recipe soon!
I always loved breakfast for dinner as a kid. My boys would eat breakfast foods all day long!
Waffles are so good and I feel like because of the machine they are much easier to make than pancakes!!
Waffles can be easier with the machine, but it sometimes takes longer since I can only make one at a time.
Breakfast for dinner is always great. My waffle iron is shoved in a cabinet as well, think I may break it out tonight. I always add a touch of vanilla and/or cinnamon to my ingredients for a little extra flavor!
I love adding some vanilla and often will add French Vanilla coffee creamer to recipes like this!
Funny story, I was driving down the road yesterday and I suddenly got a craving for a waffle, I still don’t know where that came from. haha And I was thinking “I should get a waffle maker”. Now after seeing your photos and reading the recipe you’ve convinced me that I need a waffle maker in my kitchen!
It’s so fun to be able to make waffles at home. We don’t do it a lot, but the boys really enjoy it when we do.
This is making my mouth water. I LOVE waffles, although I prefer to smear peanut butter on them 😉 Oh and some chocolate chips too!
My boys love peanut butter, I bet they would like that! I personally don’t eat it, but I have put chocolate chips on mine before.
I love a super easy breakfast recipe! And waffles are so good and fun to make! Kids LOVE them!
We like to make sure a little bit of syrup gets into every single square. At least, that’s what the kids do!
Haha, I make waffles all the time with Bisquick, but never from scratch! Have you ever tried different flours? (part whole wheat, or some almond flour, or flaxmeal in place of some of the oil?) Just curious how those would turn out! 🙂
I haven’t, but now you have me curious, too! I’ll have to try it sometime and see how it works.
I always forget about our waffle iron! We also received it as a wedding present and we keep it in the depth of a lower cabinet as well! They are such a crowd pleaser in our house, I should make them more often.
It’s so easy to forget about it back in the cabinet, but the kids get so excited when they see it come out.
People find it mad I’ve never tried waffles! Not as popular in the UK, but my friends are determined to take me to try one next time they visit.
Oh my gosh, that does seem a little crazy! You should try them soon, there are so many ways to eat a waffle so something for everyone.
I love waffles! I will totally give this recipe a try since I’m thinking of getting a waffle maker anyway!
Waffle makers are so much fun! This is a basic recipe, but there’s so much you can do with the machine.
This is the perfect classic recipe for waffles. My whole family couldn’t stop eating them!
I’m so glad you all liked the waffles! It’s a basic recipe, but so good!
This is one of my favourite treats! I used to have a waffle maker but it always got stuck!!! maybe you could have a waffle maker review !
Ours sticks every now and then, but it isn’t too bad. Then again, the one we have is really cheap, so it doesn’t surprise me.
I love waffles! I completely agree with you on the best part being all the toppings.
There are so many wonderful things you can add to a waffle!
I need a waffle maker in my life! I want a PJ’s and waffle day too! Your kids are soooo cute!
We love having a PJ day here! Now that they are in school full-time, we don’t get them near as often as we used to.
Thanks for sharing about this recipe! Waffles is something that I always buy. I’ll try to have them homemade.
A waffle machine makes waffles so easy. And there are some very budget-friendly options for the machine out there, too!
Waffles are always our go to breakfast on the weekend. The boys have loved them since they began to eat. My husband sought to find a good waffle machine and now he thinks he is a pro. This looks super yummy and I can’t wait to try your recipe.
My boys have liked waffles since they could eat, too. I used to give them frozen ones to munch on when they were teething to help soothe their gums.
I have a waffle maker but only ever used boxed mixes. I’m going to up my game and try this recipe!
This is a great, simple recipe to start with for making them from scratch.
Well, now I’m starving! I have a waffle iron that I haven’t used in a while, and I think it’s time to break it out again!
I do love waffles! I usually try to top mine with fruit along with the syrup. It’s good to add fresh fruit, for better nutrition.
YUM! We love waffles and have used a premade mix with our waffle maker. I’d like to try this recipe. Thanks!
I insisted we get a waffle maker for our wedding and we have used it exactly once! I really need to make homemade waffles.
I love waffles but never tried at home. But your pics made me drooling. Oh God have to get it soon. Lol
Nice recipe you got there. I am definitely going to try this out and have a waffle day.
I love eating waffles, but it’s been a while since I ate them. Well, i only buy them but would love to try to make them at home.
I love that this does not need much preparation. I think the kids will love these waffles.
We usually have pancakes but sometimes the kids want something different too so this is really perfect. Thank you so much.
I really love waffles! My kids would definitely love to see this! We put peanut butter and sometimes we put banana with chocolate syrup
Nnniiiccceeee…so, that’s the pan used to make the waffles turn out the way they do?! Thanks for sharing their recipe.
I love a good waffle, as does my son. We’ll have to try making these.
These are crispy yet soft on the inside. We like ours with plenty of syrup or strawberries.
I love Waffles and I can eat them anytime. My and my son literally fight for the last piece. I like this recipe since it is plain and simple