Waffle House Waffles
Waffle House Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs, whole
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup half and half
- as needed cooking spray, for waffle iron
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, crack the eggs. Add the melted salted butter, packed dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Whisk the wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract) until completely blended and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the vegetable shortening to the wet mixture. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the mixture until the majority of the shortening lumps are gone and the mixture appears even.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the whole milk, buttermilk, and half and half into the wet mixture. Whisk briefly to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix the batter using an electric hand mixer on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough waffles.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once hot, lightly coat the cooking plates with cooking spray.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Pour the batter onto the heated and coated waffle iron. Cook on a lighter setting to achieve the classic Waffle House texture and prevent burning. Cooking time will vary based on your waffle iron.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Once cooked to your desired crispness, carefully remove the waffle from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Waffle House Waffles
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs, whole
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup half and half
- as needed cooking spray, for waffle iron
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, crack the eggs. Add the melted salted butter, packed dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Whisk the wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract) until completely blended and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the vegetable shortening to the wet mixture. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the mixture until the majority of the shortening lumps are gone and the mixture appears even.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the whole milk, buttermilk, and half and half into the wet mixture. Whisk briefly to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix the batter using an electric hand mixer on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough waffles.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once hot, lightly coat the cooking plates with cooking spray.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Pour the batter onto the heated and coated waffle iron. Cook on a lighter setting to achieve the classic Waffle House texture and prevent burning. Cooking time will vary based on your waffle iron.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Once cooked to your desired crispness, carefully remove the waffle from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
⏱️ 2 min