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    Home » Recipes » All Recipes » Desserts & Sweets

    The BEST Waffles I've Ever Had!

    Published: May 15, 2020 · Modified: Apr 16, 2023 by Pailin Chongchitnant · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A secret ingredient makes these super crispy on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside. They're so easy and freeze well! #waffles #breakfastrecipe

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    What Makes a Great Waffle? The best waffles, to me, have a crispy exterior and a tender, moist and fluffy interior. They also need a great flavour that's good enough to enjoy even without any toppings. This recipe ticks all the boxes.

    There are a few secrets, but most important of all, cornstarch. The cornstarch cuts down the amount of total gluten in the flour, making a super light and tender waffle. A good amount of oil keeps everything tender and crispy. And the perfect amount of sugar makes them just sweet enough so you're not relying completely on toppings to make them tasty.

    Waffles Done Ahead of Time

    These can totally be prepped in advance, and there are even a couple of ways to do it:

    1. If you want to enjoy "fresh-off-the-iron waffles", you can mix all the dry ingredients the night before and leave them covered in the mixing bowl. Mix all the wet ingredients in another bowl and keep it covered in the fridge. In the morning you first preheat the iron, and while it's heating up mix the wet and dry ingredients together. This way you'll have waffles on the table in less than 15 minutes! I would not make all the batter in advance as batter with baking soda needs to be cooked shortly after mixing.
    2. If you want to have them within 5 minutes of getting up, make the waffles and freeze them. To reheat, microwave them for about 15-20 second just until they're no longer frozen. Then pop them in the toaster or toaster oven until they're hot throughout and crispy!

    Waffle Iron

    For this you want to use a Belgian waffle iron. This is the one I use and it's great. Makes 4 slices at a time, which means you only have to cook the waffles in 2 batches, and it has been working for us for over 10 years!

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    A secret ingredient makes these super crispy on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside. They're so easy and freeze well! #waffles #breakfastrecipe

    The BEST Waffles I've Ever Had!

    ★★★★★ 5 from 16 reviews
    • Author: Pailin Chongchitnant
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 8 waffles
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    Description

    A mix of flours is the secret to this ultimate waffle recipe. Fluffy and moist on the inside, but decidedly crispy on the outside. It's a simple, straightforward recipe that requires no advance prep!


    Ingredients

    • 225 g all-purpose flour, this is about 1½ cups (see notes on variations below)
    • 60 grams cornstarch (you can also use regular rice flour)
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 cup plain yogurt (or use 1 ½ cups buttermilk and reduce the milk to only ½ cup)
    • 1 cup milk
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil (I use avocado oil)
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 3 Tbsp sugar
    • Toppings of your choice: I like butter, yogurt, maple syrup and berries. Craig likes peanut butter, yogurt and jam/syrup on his 🙂

    Variations: You can use whole wheat flour if you want to make it healthier, and it works just fine in this recipe. I have also tried substituting ½ cup of the flour with cornmeal which gave it a nice texture. 

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    Instructions

    1. If you have to finish the whole batch before eating (as opposed to eating as soon as they are done), preheat your oven to the lowest temp (around 150°F) so you can keep your waffles warm and crispy while you finish.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients together: flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, baking soda. *If your baking powder/soda is clumpy, make sure you sift it or break up the lumps with your fingers.
    3. In a small mixing bowl beat the eggs with a whisk, then add oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla and sugar; whisk everything until well combined. Tip: Use a 1 cup measuring cup to measure the oil first (you can eyeball ¾ cup if there aren't any graduated lines), then when you go to measure the yogurt, the oil-coated cup will help the yogurt slide right out with ease!
    4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingedients into it. Whisk everything just until combined, little tiny lumps are okay. Don't overmix.
    5. Preheat your waffle iron while preparing a cooling rack to put the waffles on once they're done.
    6. Fill the waffle iron, making sure the corners are filled, but also don't over fill. For my waffle iron I use about ⅓ cup of batter each. Cook them until golden (on my iron I use darkness level 3 out of 5, but this could depend on your iron).
    7. Keep the finished waffles on a rack so they don't go soggy from condensation, and keep them in the low oven while you finish the rest.

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    1. Ly

      May 27, 2023 at 3:46 am

      Hello! Can I use plain greek yogurt instead of plain regular yogurt?

      Reply
    2. Joyce

      January 28, 2023 at 5:30 pm

      I've tried so many recipes and this recipe is the best one so far! Could retain the crispness after cooled. Thank u!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        April 30, 2023 at 2:18 am

        I agree. I have a problem with the 5th and latter waffles coming out of the iron soggy. Any tips? Thank you. Alexandra', woolleworks@yahoo.co.uk. Xxx 💜

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Pailin Chongchitnant

          May 08, 2023 at 12:50 pm

          Sounds like your waffle iron might be cooling down too much. Try letting the iron heat up a bit longer before adding a second batch!

          Reply
    3. Paul

      January 07, 2023 at 10:57 am

      We tried these this morning. They were outstanding - best waffle recipe I have tried so far!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Bruce H

      November 11, 2022 at 7:25 am

      One of our favourites now. I've made it with both regular milk and (unflavoured) oat milk. The oat milk ones are slightly crispier, but if anything, we liked them more. Anyway, great recipe, one of our special weekend treats.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Jenny

      August 21, 2022 at 7:08 am

      Do you have a pandan waffle recipe? This was amazing but I also love the taste of both coconut and pandan.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Joy

      May 13, 2022 at 6:52 am

      Hi! I can’t wait to try your waffle recipe! Do I need to let the waffle batter stand before using it? I hear the results are better if you let it stand for at least 30min. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pailin Chongchitnant

        May 19, 2022 at 10:54 am

        Hi! I never do and have not found it to be an issue. Also, the last waffle you make will have already been "standing" for quite a while, and I've never really noticed a difference between the first and the last one.

        Reply
    7. Yin

      March 29, 2022 at 4:16 am

      If I make these without Cornstarch, should I add an extra 60 grams of flour.

      Reply
      • Pailin Chongchitnant

        April 04, 2022 at 3:27 pm

        Yes, that's what I would do.

        Reply
    8. Markov

      October 09, 2021 at 11:41 pm

      Hi there! Can you pls tell me how many grams and miвliliters is the cup?

      Reply
      • Adam from HTK

        October 13, 2021 at 11:35 am

        Hi Markov! Adam here ... and you can get all that off Google - for example you can search https://www.google.com/search?q=60+grams+cornstarch+in+tablespoons and voila! Cheers and have fun! Adam

        Reply
        • Tamara

          November 05, 2021 at 1:13 am

          Hello!! Is one cup 240ml ??

          Reply
          • Adam from HTK

            November 05, 2021 at 9:08 am

            Close enough 🙂 https://www.google.com/search?q=ml+in+a+cup But you have to be a bit cautious there as in some countries it's 250 (ours is 237). Cheers!

            Reply
    9. Caroline

      September 12, 2021 at 7:18 am

      Excellent waffle really the best, thank you for you saved my Sunday brunch!! Continue your good work!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Tim

      July 10, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      This the only waffle recipe I need now. I have to remember to trust this chef, and not only with Thai food. The results are always what they’re advertised to be!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Corrine

      June 04, 2021 at 10:47 pm

      Great recipe and I’ve made them many times. But what should I reduce if I want to add mashed bananas into the batter? Can I just add them with the existing measurements of wet ingredients?

      Reply
      • Adam The HTK Minion

        June 10, 2021 at 9:18 am

        Pai said "Need to reduce the liquid. But can't say by how much without having tried it." Cheers! Adam

        Reply
    12. Jac

      April 11, 2021 at 2:15 am

      Best waffle recipe ever.. two thumbs up for my two picky eaters.. Thanks Pai for sharing❤

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. PamW

      February 14, 2021 at 9:46 am

      I used 1/2 cup oil and 1/4 cup melted butter and it turned out great.

      Reply
    14. PamW

      February 14, 2021 at 9:43 am

      Wow, these are really good.
      I made mine on a Cuisinart Griddler with the waffle iron plates. Cooked the waffles at 400 for 4 minutes each. I think I need to up the temperature just a little bit as they were not as crispy on the outside as I'd like.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Betty Visser

      January 23, 2021 at 6:42 am

      This is absolutely the best waffle ever. I have tried many waffle recipes and this one is the best of all. My kids love this waffles so much they even have a name for it: ‘Pailin’s waffle’.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. QB

      January 18, 2021 at 9:56 am

      I have extras. How do I store them to eat later or tomorrow?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • tina

        March 27, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        can i use plain Greek yogurt

        Reply
    17. Ruth

      January 14, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      The best waffle recipe ever! I have made this so may times and always turns out great.

      Reply
    18. Waffles

      January 03, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Hi Pai, this is a great recipe, thank you for sharing! I've made this a few times now and it always turns out great. For those who have a scale, I weighed out some of the other ingredients not noted by weight to make it even easier the next time around:

      225 g all-purpose flour
      60 grams cornstarch
      ½ tsp salt
      ½ tsp baking soda
      1 tsp baking powder
      240 grams plain yogurt (Lactose Free Greek Yogurt)
      235 grams milk (3% Lactose Free)
      150 grams vegetable oil
      2 eggs
      2 tsp vanilla extract
      40 grams sugar

      I have the Breville Waffle maker and it also makes 8 waffles, I turn it down a notch from the Classic setting (4:30 mins?); I have the waffles with fresh whipped cream, berry compote and maple syrup. It's my new favourite sweet breakfast!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Waffles

        January 05, 2021 at 2:16 pm

        Just made this again but with coconut oil and coconut milk (the stuff for cooking, not drinking) - same weight ratio, it turned out great. Crispy, light, airy & moist! I just ate two plain without any toppings.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    19. James

      December 27, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Great Waffles - Light and airy, crisp on outside depending on how long their cooked. ..... Not heavy or dense! You CAN eat a lot of these so be careful.

      Reply
    20. Ly

      December 22, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Indeed, the best waffle ever. My kids loved it, and I am making a second batch as of now. Perfect Crisp on the outside, and the right amount of fluff that doesn’t Get stuck on your throat. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Catherine

      December 10, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      This was really good! Thanks for the recipe! However, I do miss that buttery flavour. How much butter do you reckon I should use if I were to substitute the oil with it?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Babasheep123

        March 14, 2021 at 1:28 am

        Maybe u can consider adding 10G butter but it might change the texture of the waffle

        Reply
      • Ams

        May 19, 2023 at 11:52 pm

        Can I use pomace olive oil
        Instead of neutral oil or butter can I use same qty pls …

        Reply
    22. BICH

      December 07, 2020 at 8:08 am

      It is the best waffle I've ever had. My family love it. Thank you Pai for this recipe

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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