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This Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles Recipe is easy and perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s Day. The recipe makes 8 and costs just 58¢ per waffle to make!

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Do you need an easy breakfast idea that will take an ordinary breakfast to extraordinary? Sometimes just a little change can make a big difference! My kids get really excited when I make these red velvet buttermilk waffles. They love the color and taste.

This red velvet waffle recipe gives you waffles that are crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside. The red color is festive and fun for Christmas morning or Valentine’s Day.

We have a fun tradition of having heart-shaped waffles for family dinner on Valentine’s day. Making them as red velvet buttermilk waffles makes our day of love perfect!

Serve these waffles as a birthday breakfast, Sunday brunch, or any other time of the year. Your whole family will love them!

Red Velvet Waffle Recipe Questions Answered:

What does buttermilk do to waffles?

The acid in buttermilk creates a reaction with baking soda causing the waffles to rise more. This rising, or increased thickness of the waffle, allows air pockets to be created by the reaction of the acid and baking soda when the heat is applied. This results in a fluffier waffle.

What is the difference between buttermilk and homestyle waffles?

One difference between buttermilk and homestyle waffles is the taste. Buttermilk waffles have a somewhat sour taste and have a fluffy texture.

Can I make buttermilk?

Absolutely! In fact, I usually make it instead of buying it because I never typically use the whole bottle of buttermilk. For each cup of buttermilk, just mix together 1 tablespoon of white vinegar plus enough milk to fill 1 cup. Let it stand for 5 minutes and then use it in your recipe instead of pre-made buttermilk.

Waffles with powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and buttermilk syrup.

How to Make Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles Recipe:

First, turn on the waffle iron and whisk the dry ingredients together.
Next, whisk yolks with vanilla, vinegar, buttermilk, and butter. Then stir in red food coloring.
Now, beat egg whites until it just holds a 2-inch peak.
Next, add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients slowly while mixing with a rubber spatula. Then gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
Finally, pour batter into the waffle iron and cook as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

Ages 2-3: Let them help you stir in the red food coloring. They love this!
Ages 4-5: Have them mix together the dry ingredients and practice counting as you pour and measure out the ingredients.
Ages 6-8: Let them help measure out and stir in the ingredients.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

The flavor and Recipe Variations:

Serve with yummy toppings like pecans, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

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How long is this good for:

Serve: You can leave the waffles at room temperature for about 2 hours. After that, you’ll want to get them into an airtight container so they don’t dry out.
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator. Warm them up by popping them into the toaster.
Freeze: You can place the waffles in freezer-safe Ziploc bags and freeze for up to 2 months.

How much will this Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles recipe cost:

RECIPE COST: $4.63

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.58

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2 cups flour – $0.38
1/4 cup granulated sugar – $0.06
2 tablespoons cornmeal – $0.06
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder – $0.10
1 teaspoon salt – $0.01
2 teaspoons baking soda – $0.02
2 eggs – $0.20
1 teaspoon vanilla – $0.68
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar – $0.01
2 Tablespoons red food coloring – $1.98
1 3/4 cup buttermilk – $0.73
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter – $0.40

Picture collage of red velvet waffles for Pinterest.

Cook’s Tools:

waffle iron
mixing bowl
large measuring cup
handheld mixer
rubber scraper

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Waffles stacked on top of each other with powdered sugar sugar and chocolate chips.

Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles

Recipe Cost 4.63

Serving Cost 0.58

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

This Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles Recipe is easy delicious and perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s Day. The recipe makes 8 and costs just 58¢ per waffle to make!

Servings: 8 people

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Equipment

Waffle iron
mixing bowl
Large measuring cup
handheld mixer
rubber scraper

Ingredients

2 cups flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 large eggs separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons red food coloring
1 ¾ cup buttermilk
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

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Instructions

Heat waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Whisk yolks with vanilla, vinegar, buttermilk, and butter in a large measuring cup or small bowl. Stir in red food coloring.
Beat egg whites until it just holds a 2-inch peak.
Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently mixing with a rubber spatula; be careful not to add liquid faster than you can incorporate it. Toward the end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients; gently fold egg whites into the batter.
Spread the appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron. Following manufacturer’s instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining waffles.
Serve immediately. (You can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200-degree oven for up to 5 minutes.

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