Homemade Waffles from Scratch

There’s nothing like the smell of waffles sizzling in the iron on a slow morning. Out here on the ranch, breakfast is more than a meal — it’s the fuel that carries us through the day’s work and the quiet moment we share before heading out to the barn or pasture.

Homemade waffles are a staple in my kitchen. They’re simple, filling, and always a hit whether it’s just my cowboy and me or the whole family gathered around the table. I like to whip up a batch on weekends, but they’re easy enough for a weekday too — especially since leftovers freeze beautifully and pop right back to life in the toaster.

This recipe is buttery, golden, and crisp on the outside, yet soft and fluffy inside. Around here, we top ours the cowboy way: with a generous drizzle of maple syrup and a big blob of raw butter melting right into every square.

Homemade Waffles

From the Kitchen of Double L Ranch

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ¾ cups milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 stick (½ cup) raw butter, melted

• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

• 4 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your waffle iron.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring just until combined (a few lumps are fine).

5. Scoop batter into your hot waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp.

6. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a big blob of raw butter on top.

Yields: about 12 small waffles

🌾 Cowboy Wife Tip: Double the recipe and freeze the extras. They reheat perfectly in the toaster for a quick ranch breakfast on busy mornings.