This DIY waffle mix is made with pantry staples and stores easily as dry goods. Or give it as a gift in a jar at Christmastime!
What could be better than golden brown waffles that are crisp on the outside and have chewy texture on the inside? Not much I can think of! Stir up a batch of this waffle mix to have on hand for a quick breakfast. It also makes a wonderful homemade gift at Christmastime. Just put it in a large mason jar and attach a tag with the waffle recipe directions.
Last week we packed up the pugs and some warm clothes and headed to a little cabin in the mountains for a pre-Christmas-Christmas. Gifts were exchanged, naps were taken, and most importantly, waffles were made. It’s become our tradition to always have waffles for breakfast during our cabin stay.
The waffle mix I use couldn’t be easier to make. I whisk up a batch just before we leave and it totes away easily in an air-tight container. There are a few extra things we have to bring along too, like our waffle maker and a bottle of maple syrup, but we shop for the perishables at a local mini mart after unpacking (eggs, butter, buttermilk).
Waffle mix makes a good last minute gift, too – just put it in a pint jar tied with pretty ribbon and write the additional ingredients needed on a tag.
These waffles make a good Christmas morning breakfast, too. If you don’t have buttermilk available in your area, try using sour cream in its place (see recipe notes).
Merry, happy and lots of love to you! ♡
Related Recipe: Classic Buttermilk Waffles
Cabin Waffles (DIY Waffle Mix)
Ingredients
Dry mix
- 3 1/2 cups/312g all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup/50g granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
For waffles
- Yield: 4 Belgian waffles or 6-8 standard waffles
- 2 cups/256g waffle mix above
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups/ 360g buttermilk
Instructions
Dry mix
- Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. To gift, you’ll need two pint jars with a screw-top lid. Place two cups of waffle mixture in each jar.
For waffles
- Place waffle mix in a large bowl. Stir in wet ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Pour batter into a heated and buttered waffle iron (capacities will vary). Cook for 5 minutes or until waffles are golden.
Notes
Buttermilk substitute – 1 cup sour cream mixed with 1/2 cup whole milk.
Oh my these waffles look so amazing! I have missed the taste of waffles because I usually eat pancakes. But something about those crispy squares are just so good! Merry Christmas!
These pictures are beautiful! Merry Christmas!
Dang, these waffles look perfect! The pre-made mix is genius!
The waffles look Oh……….So Good. What a great little gift to put in one's gift basket Thanks 4 the recipe.
Your pugs are adorable. Thanks for sharing the rest of the pictures as well
Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas
ColleenB.
Texas
Merry Christmas Heather! Glad you got to have a “Cabin Christmas” and take naps and hug your pugs.
Thank you for all the amazing recipes you shared this year. I get lost in every picture and I am inspired by your creativity and talent. I can’t wait to see what you share in the new year.
Happy christmas to you
Mmmm!
It slook like very delicious…;)
Merry Christmas!
I love the beautiful pics. Waffles are big thing in my house too. When I first met my husband in person (we met via eharmony), he flew down to Norfolk, VA from Canada for the weekend. I was a bit nervous about our initial meeting and he said, "Don't worry, it's going to be a great weekend, I'll eat your waffles and everything will be fine, eh!" We were engaged within 5 months and have been married for 1.5 years and I still make waffles on Sundays. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful photography! Hope you had a wonderful (and delicious) Christmas!
Wow, talk about jealous, both of your success with waffles and your cabin christmas. We were hoping to be in a cabin next christmas but they are booked up for the next 5 years!
I've bookmarked this recipe for when I eventually get a waffle maker. I love how easy it sounds. Happy Holidays and all the best for 2014!
I got a waffle maker for Christmas and this is gonna be the first recipe I try with it, so excited!
Hi, Heather, this is actually my waffle mix that i have discovered this fall, but i also add 2 tablespoons (per batch) of coco powder. Try it, it's like red velvet waffles without the dye, it adds a subtle chocolate flavor and is unbelivable. Beautiful pictures, looks like you had a very relaxing Christmas!
Just got a waffle maker yesterday and found this recipe. Trying it right now. I LOVE waffles. So does my 3 little girls and hubby! Thank you! Can't wait to try them! It's cookin as my thumbs are fiddling across my screen! Lol. Happy New Year!
I just got a waffle maker yesterday via Facebook classifieds and I am trying it out right now. Came across your recipe and I can't wait to taste the waffles! Mmmm… I LOVE waffles and so does my 3 little girls and my hubby. It's cooking right now as my fingers are fiddling across my screen! Heheh… Thanks for the recipe! Happy New Year! 🙂
Looks so cozy! The picture of you with one of the pups cracks me up…he is deep in dreamland….such lucky pups you have:) Happy New Year, Heather! XO
Love this post and I'm def going to try these Waffles! Thank you. Also, what is the coffee/glass/filter thing? 🙂
Incredible looking and I'm sure they taste the same! Will definitely try this…and great idea for gifts.
xo
Pat
You have such adorable dogs! And that waffle recipe looks so delicious. Thanks!
These waffles look so tasty! I really like your webside. Your photos are fantastic and i love the way you decorate your food. By the way – the coffeepot looks really nice. Where is it from? Hope I can buy one of these too.
Lot of Greeting
Ina
http://inaisst.blogspot.com/
PS: Sorry for my english. I am German 🙂
PUGS! PUGS! PUGS! Have one myself: LeeLoo…and she loves waffles AND cake!
Mary DiLorenzo