Alton Brown Waffles Recipe

This fluffy, golden Alton Brown Waffles Recipe is made with buttermilk, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, eggs, and a touch of sugar. This recipe creates a stack of crisp-edged, tender waffles with a rich, slightly nutty flavor from the whole grains. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4. These waffles go perfectly with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream.

Alton Brown Waffles Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 16 fluid ounces buttermilk, room temperature

How To Make Alton Brown Waffles Recipe

1. Preheat the waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and melted butter, then stir in the room-temperature buttermilk.
4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
5. Cook the waffles: Ladle the appropriate amount of batter into your preheated waffle iron. Close and cook until the waffle is golden brown and releases easily.
6. Serve or keep warm: Serve right away or keep warm in a 200ºF oven until ready to eat.

Recipe Tips

• Use room-temperature buttermilk: This helps the ingredients blend smoothly and prevents the melted butter from solidifying.
• Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until combined to keep your waffles light and fluffy.
• Let the batter rest: Giving it 5 minutes helps activate the leavening agents for better texture.
• Grease your waffle iron: Even non-stick models benefit from a light spray of oil or butter.
• Keep them warm: Place cooked waffles on a wire rack in a warm oven to stay crisp until serving.

Best Sides For Waffles

These waffles are delicious with classic breakfast companions like crispy bacon, sausage links, or scrambled eggs. For a sweet touch, pair them with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup. If you want something more indulgent, a scoop of vanilla ice cream turns them into dessert.

How To Store Waffles

Refrigerate: Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Let waffles cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat in the toaster or oven.

Waffles Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 310
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 10g
• Sodium: 520mg

FAQs

Can I make the batter ahead of time?
Yes, you can mix the dry and wet ingredients separately ahead of time. Combine them just before cooking for the best texture.

What can I use instead of buttermilk?
You can make a substitute by mixing 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Can I make these waffles gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of both flours. Make sure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.

Do I need to separate the eggs?
Not for this recipe. It’s simpler and still yields fluffy waffles without separating the eggs.

How do I keep waffles crisp?
Place cooked waffles on a wire rack in the oven at 200ºF rather than stacking them, which traps steam and makes them soggy.

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• Alton Brown Pancakes Recipe
• Alton Brown Biscuits Recipe
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