Classic Homemade Waffles

When it comes to beloved breakfast food, waffles are right up at the top with the other brunch legends (we’re talking about you, pancakes and French toast). That’s why, when developing this recipe, we didn’t mess around—these classic waffles are crispy, fluffy, and just begging to be drowned in maple syrup. Like our other breakfast carb faves, these waffles are easy to make with ingredients you almost always have on hand.

Ingredients
1 large egg
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. (210 g.) all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Cooking spray
Pure maple syrup and unsalted butter, for serving
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
A waffle iron

Directions

Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; batter should be lumpy. Let rest 15 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, preheat waffle iron according to package instructions. Spray heated iron with cooking spray.
Step 4
Pour a generous amount of batter into the middle of iron until completely covered. Cook waffle until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 5
Divide waffles among plates. Drizzle with syrup and top with butter.