bakingglutenfreememories What is not to love about waffles? They are tasty, fun, and very versatile with flavors and toppings. They are typically hard to make during the week though with work or a very busy schedule. That is why I decided to make these buttermilk waffles that only require 5 ingredients so that you CAN make them during the week!
These waffles are soft with a beautifully browned and crisp top. The flavor is buttery combined with the delicious flavor of buttermilk. They are unsweetened which makes them perfect for sweet or savory waffles, depending on the toppings you choose. Only one bowl is needed to make these and with mixing and cooking, you’ll have yourself a waffle in about 10-12 minutes! They also store great in the refrigerator for a super easy breakfast the following days.
Ingredients You Will Need
- gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur Gluten Free Measure For Measure Flour)
- baking soda
- egg
- salted butter, melted
- buttermilk
These buttermilk waffles are: gluten free, unsweetened, buttery, soft, crisp, easy to make, and completely yummy!
Subsequently, check out these other waffle recipes on my blog: Weekend Waffles, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, and Blue Corn Waffles.
Topping Ideas
- jam
- maple syrup
- chopped nuts
- berries
- sliced banana
- chocolate chips and whipped cream
- fried egg
- sausage
- avocado
- etc.!
Can these waffles be made dairy free?
Absolutely! A plant-based milk with about 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice can be used instead of buttermilk. However, the batter might be a bit more runny with this substitute. Additionally, the butter can also be substituted with avocado oil.
How to Make Buttermilk Waffles
First, start with melting the butter and setting it aside to cool.
Second, lightly beat an egg in a medium sized bowl. Next, stir in the buttermilk and melted butter until well mixed. Note: if the butter is too hot still, it might start to harden when mixed with the cold buttermilk.
Now pour in the flour and baking soda, stirring until no clumps remain and the batter is nice and smooth. Worthy of noting is that the batter will be thick in texture.
Finally, heat a waffle iron to medium-high temperature (if there is a manual setting) and wait until it notifies you that it is ready. Then spoon out 1/4 of the batter onto the middle of the iron. Now close it and let it cook for about 3 minutes or until it signals it is ready. Last but not least, repeat these steps until all the batter is used. Lastly, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Storage Notes and Tips
- These waffles can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days for best results
- The batch can be doubled in size for a total of 8 waffles
Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients
- 1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (216g) I used King Arthur Gluten Free Measure For Measure Flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted (4 tablespoons)
- 1⅔ cups buttermilk (413ml)
Instructions
- First, melt the butter and set it aside to cool.
- In a medium sized bowl, lightly beat the egg and stir in the buttermilk followed by the melted butter. Mix well.
- Next, pour in the flour and baking soda. Mix until the batter is nice and smooth.
- Heat a waffle iron. (on medium-high temperature if it has a manual setting) Once it is ready, scoop out ¼ of the batter and place it on the center of the iron. Close it and cook for about 3 minutes or until it signals it is ready. Remove and add your favorite toppings.
