Homemade Waffle Mix Recipe – Easy Pantry Staple

If your family loves homemade waffles, you’ll love having this easy homemade waffle mix ready in the pantry.

It’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and it makes breakfast so much easier.

Instead of buying a box of waffle mix at the grocery store, you can make your own in just a few minutes.

Mix up a batch, store it in an airtight container, and you’ll have homemade waffles ready whenever you want them.

This waffle mix is perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunch, or even a quick breakfast-for-dinner night!

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Waffle Mix

• Made with simple pantry ingredients
• Easy to prepare ahead of time
• No preservatives or unnecessary additives
• Convenient to store in a pantry container
• Makes fluffy waffles with lightly crisp edges
• Easy to customize with your favorite toppings

Homemade Waffle Mix Ingredients

Dry mix:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

How to Make Homemade Waffle Mix

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Stir until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or large mason jar.

Label the container with the name and date.

That’s it! Your homemade waffle mix is ready to use.

How to Make Waffles

When you’re ready to make waffles, you’ll need:

• 1 cup homemade waffle mix
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Directions:

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Add the waffle mix to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Stir in the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Mix just until combined. A few small lumps are fine.

Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.

Lightly grease your waffle iron if needed.

Pour the recommended amount of batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.

Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

This recipe makes approximately 2–3 waffles, depending on the size of your waffle iron.

Tips for Making the Best Homemade Waffles

Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make waffles dense instead of light and fluffy.

Let the batter rest. Giving the batter a few minutes to rest helps the ingredients come together.

Don’t open the waffle iron too early. Let the waffles cook until they’re golden brown and release easily from the iron.

Keep waffles warm. If you’re making several batches, place finished waffles on a baking sheet in a low-temperature oven while you finish cooking the rest.

Homemade Waffle Mix Variations

One of the best things about making your own waffle mix is that you can change it up depending on what your family likes.

Here are a few ideas:

• Cinnamon waffles: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the prepared batter.
• Blueberry waffles: Gently fold fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter.
• Chocolate chip waffles: Add a handful of chocolate chips.
• Buttermilk waffles: Replace the milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangy flavor.
• Whole wheat waffles: Replace 1 cup of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

How to Store Homemade Waffle Mix

Store your dry waffle mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry.

For the best results, use the mix within about 3 months. Baking powder gradually loses its effectiveness, so make sure you’re starting with fresh baking powder when preparing your mix.

If you want to make a larger batch, you can divide it into smaller containers so you have just the right amount ready for breakfast.

Homemade Waffle Mix Gift Idea

Homemade waffle mix also makes a fun gift from the kitchen.

Fill a mason jar with the dry mix, attach a pretty ribbon, and add a recipe card with the instructions for adding the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.

You could put together a breakfast gift basket with homemade waffle mix, a bottle of maple syrup, and a jar of homemade jam. It’s a simple gift that is both useful and thoughtful.

More Homemade Mix Recipes

If you enjoy making your own mixes from scratch, here are a few more recipes to add to your pantry collection.

• Homemade Pancake Mix – Make a batch of easy pancake mix for quick homemade breakfasts.
• Homemade Bisquick Baking Mix – A versatile baking mix you can use for pancakes, biscuits, muffins, and more.
• Homemade Muffin Mix – Keep a homemade baking mix ready for fresh muffins.
• Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Mix – A useful pantry staple for casseroles and quick meals.
• Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix – Make your own seasoning blend for chili, tacos, and soups.
• More Homemade Mix Recipes – Browse all of my homemade seasoning, baking, and pantry mix recipes.

Making your own mixes is a simple way to keep your pantry stocked and make everyday cooking easier.

Once you start keeping a few homemade mixes on hand, you’ll find yourself reaching for them again and again!

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