Never buy frozen waffles again! You'll love how easy it is to make homemade waffles for your family with this recipe.
This basic waffle recipe is going to become your go-to favorite that you'll make time and time again. Easy freezing tips included to help you plan ahead for busy mornings.
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What better way to celebrate the weekend then with the family gathered around the table and a batch of hot homemade waffles with tons of butter and warm syrup.
Or, use this recipe to plan ahead for busy mornings by making the waffles and freezing them to use when you're short on time.
Looking for more waffle recipes? Try my Homemade Fluffy Waffles made with yeast in the batter or my Homemade Pumpkin Waffles Recipe perfect for the Fall.
Table of Contents
- Can you Freeze Homemade Waffles?
- Ready for more great breakfast recipes?
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Step-by-Step Directions
- ➡️How to keep waffles warm before serving
- ❄️How to Freeze Homemade Waffles
- Thawing and Reheating Tips
- More Recipes to Love
- Before You Begin!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Can you Freeze Homemade Waffles?
I love making a double batch of waffles so that we have leftovers. This was especially helpful back when our kids were little. It made busy school mornings easier because we could just pop a frozen waffle into the toaster oven and serve it up for a quick breakfast.
Freezing waffles is a hassle-free way to have breakfast ready in just a few minutes. It's a super convenient way to serve your family a hot breakfast without any effort or hassle.
Try my homemade strawberry sauce to serve along with these waffles for a special weekend breakfast. Or how about topping the waffles with homemade whipped cream?
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Main Ingredients Needed
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Step-by-Step Directions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the melted butter and milk using either a hand beater, mixer or whisk until fluffy.
- Step 2: Add in the flour mixture. Beat until just smooth being careful not to over-mix the batter.
- Step 3: Preheat the waffle iron. Spray the preheated waffle iron with non-stick baking spray.
- Step 4: Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, close the iron and bake according to the manufacturer's directions or until the waffles are golden brown.
- Step 5: Remove the waffles and place on a baking rack until you're ready to serve.
- Waffles are best served within a few minutes of removing from the waffle iron.
➡️How to keep waffles warm before serving
If you need to wait a little while before serving the waffles, you can keep them warm by following these easy steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°F while you’re making the waffles.
- As you remove the waffles from the waffle maker, place them on top of a baking rack that’s been placed over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- You can keep them warm in the oven for up to 20 minutes or so before serving.
❄️How to Freeze Homemade Waffles
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the uneaten waffles on top of the parchment paper in a single layer with a little space in between each waffle.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 45 minutes or until the waffles are frozen solid.
- Remove the waffles from the baking sheet and place inside a freezer safe plastic bag.
- Label the bags with the date and place in the freezer for up to three months.
Thawing and Reheating Tips
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire baking rack on top.
- Remove the desired number of waffles from the freezer and place the waffles on top of the baking rack that’s been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. You can lay the waffles directly on the baking sheet, but placing them on top of a baking rack helps the heat from the oven circulate around the waffles making sure they crisp up evenly.
- Place in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the waffles are hot and crispy.
- Serve with butter and warm syrup.
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📖 Recipe Card
Easy Homemade Waffles
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- ½ cup butter; melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
Method
- Preheat the waffle iron while you make the batter.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs using a hand beater or whisk until fluffy. Then add in the melted butter and milk. Mix together until smooth.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Mix gently until all is combined. It's okay if the batter is lumpy.
- Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour mix onto hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown or following the manufacturer's instructions for your waffle maker.
- Remove the waffles and place on a baking rack until ready to serve.
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Notes
Freezing Tips
- To freeze any leftover waffles, place them on a baking tray and then place the tray in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes until frozen.
- Remove the frozen waffles from the baking tray and add to a freezer bag, label and return to freezer.
Reheat Frozen Waffles
- Reheat the frozen waffles in a toaster oven.
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I'm running behind!! Thanks for sharing at the what's for dinner party last week - The new party is open now. Hope to see you there!
Estelle Forrest says
This is such a great recipe! Thanks for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.
Scianablo says
I love buttermilk waffles. I use the Farberware iron. What tip can you use to make sure the waffles are still soft intender inside but still be crispy on the outside?
Lois says
Try keeping them warm in the oven while the rest of the batter is cooking. Set the oven to a low temp like 250°F That should help crisp up the edges for you! Thank you for visiting.
Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says
Love the freezer tips! I am always making large batches when cooking so this is excellent!
Ann says
I love waffles and how nice to be able to pull them out of the freezer for breakfast! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.
Andrea says
These waffles look so delicious. Can't wait to try them out for Mother's Day. Especially with a giant dab of butter. They look like they will melt in your mouth. Thanks for sharing and posting to Happiness is Homemade.
Tracy @ Our Simple Homestead says
Thank you for adding the "how to freeze the waffles". I always end up making a double batch and try to freeze them but it doesn't work. I am definitely going to try putting them in the freezer in a single layer before storing them in the freezer.
Lois says
I hope it works for you! It's so much easier and less expensive than purchasing waffles. Enjoy!