Lemon Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
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Lemon Buttermilk Waffles have quickly become one of my favorite ways to spruce up my buttermilk waffle recipe. They add just the right amount of freshness and spark to the buttermilk waffle recipe I developed and have used for years.
To prepare the batter, I’ve modified my buttermilk waffle recipe with the change of utilizing whole milk instead of buttermilk. Then, you’ll add the juice of two large lemons and allow it to sit for about five minutes to allow the milk to begin forming a homemade buttermilk substitute. I’ve also scaled down this recipe to serve four, instead of the large batch recipe I provide for my buttermilk waffles.
Preparing the lemon to add to the light and fluffy batter immediately perks up the entire kitchen as you are zesting and juicing the lemon. It’s definitely an irresistible smell!
The flavor of these Lemon Buttermilk Waffles goes perfectly with warmed maple syrup and immediately makes you think of spring and summer.
If you enjoy lemon, these waffles definitely need to be on your must-try list soon.
They are out of this world delicious.
Here’s how I make my Lemon Buttermilk Waffle Recipe.
Lemon Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups (454 g) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) lemon juice
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (18 g) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) baking soda
- 2 large (100 g) eggs
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (12 g) lemon zest, two lemons
Instructions
- Mix together whole milk and lemon juice. Set aside and allow to stand for five minutes.
- In the meantime, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, lemon zest, and baking soda.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter into milk mixture and lightly beat with a fork until well-combined.
- Pour milk mixture into dry mixture and stir together just until combined.
- Lightly spray top and bottom of waffle iron and preheat iron.
- Pour batter into waffle iron and cook to your iron’s instructions.
- Serve immediately with your favorite maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
The ingredients list 4 tbsp of butter melted but the instructions don’t show when/where to add it. Do I add to the milk?
Hi Traci,
The melted butter is added in step 3 of the recipe instructions. Hope you enjoy them! xo
This recipe is ideal. I happened on it searching for waffles and lemon juice – because I wanted some homemade waffles, and was fresh out of buttermilk. And no time for yeast. I made these exactly as described, no substitutions, on a Breville waffle iron.
The waffles turned out perfect. Roasty on the outside, Light & fluffy on the inside, with just a hint of lemon scent & flavor. The lemon juice perfectly balanced out the alkaline baking soda, there was no hint of bitterness.
The family gobbled them up, even my 5 y/o son, who Doesnt Like Anything.
I’m so excited you all enjoyed these waffles, Jerry! Thanks!
what is the 4 TBL of butter for?
That’s what I’d like to know too! 😅
I am in such a lemony mood these days. I think I’ll have to definitely give this a whirl this weekend – they sound just amazing.
You are so talented. Thank you for sharing the steps, keep your fingers crossed for me ;D
My waffle maker is now singing your praises ;D xoxo
Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. I love waffles so much. I will surely try this.
I love lemon mixed with just about anything. 🙂 These waffles look amazing, Robyn!
Absolutely perfect waffles! Definitely going to give these a try on the weekend.
We all love the taste of lemon so this will be perfect!! Can’t wait to make them! Another great recipe – thanks!