Waffle House waffles are known for being light, fluffy, and perfectly crispy on the outside. While the exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, here’s a copycat recipe that should give you a similar, delicious result.
Copycat Waffle House Waffle Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or whole milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Waffle Iron:
- Preheat your waffle iron to the desired heat setting, typically medium-high for a crispy waffle.
2. Make the Waffle Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
3. Cook the Waffles:
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray or brush with melted butter.
- Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, making sure not to overfill. The exact amount depends on the size of your waffle iron.
- Close the waffle iron and cook according to your machine’s instructions (typically around 4-5 minutes), until the waffles are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
4. Serve:
- Remove the waffles from the iron and serve immediately. They’re perfect with butter, maple syrup, or any of your favorite toppings like whipped cream, fruit, or powdered sugar.
Tips:
- Buttermilk: Using buttermilk is key to achieving that light, fluffy texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for a few minutes.
- Crispiness: For extra crispy waffles, leave them in the waffle iron for a few seconds longer, but be careful not to burn them.
- Keep Warm: If making multiple waffles, you can keep them warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven until ready to serve.
This Waffle House-inspired waffle recipe will give you waffles that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and just as delicious as what you’d get at the restaurant! Enjoy!
