Best Waffle Batter
Crispiest, fluffiest classic waffles — cornstarch trick + buttermilk, perfect every time.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups 260 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 30 g cornstarch (the crisp secret)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups 480 ml buttermilk, room temp
- 2 large eggs room temp
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional flavor boost: ½ tsp almond extract or ground cinnamon
- For Cooking:
- Non-stick spray or extra melted butter for the iron
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients.
- Whisk wet ingredients.
- Combine gently → rest 10–30 min.
- Preheat iron → cook until deep golden.
- Keep warm on oven rack → serve hot.
Notes
- Cornstarch = shatteringly crisp edges
- Rest = maximum fluff
- Freezes & reheats perfectly
- Overnight batter = weekend luxury
- Chocolate chip version = dangerous