Mama Driggs Famous Buttermilk Waffles

We grew up on a steady diet of homemade waffles.

My Mom probably thought in order to feed so many boys she had to make something that would actually fill them up! We didn’t just eat them for breakfast either. We had “breakfast for dinner” all of the time. My Mom wasn’t just feeding her own kids but half the neighborhood as well. Mama Driggs has always had the most welcoming home!

When I left home for college, I couldn’t wait to come home and eat my Mama’s famous buttermilk waffles with her made-from-scratch caramel syrup. It was the first meal I requested when I returned home for good reason. My Mom knew what she was doing so I’ve named these extraordinary waffles after her – Mama Driggs Famous Buttermilk Waffles.

So what makes these Mama Driggs Famous Buttermilk Waffles so light and fluffy?

1. Whip those egg whites. When you beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and add them to the waffle batter, it creates pockets of air which produces a light and fluffy waffle.
2. Use buttermilk. It’s a magical ingredient that is a staple in my refrigerator at all times for good reason. It creates such a tender texture to baked goods, especially waffles. The genius part about it is that it has the same amount of fat and calories as 1% milk yet acts similar to heavy cream. Win-win!
3. Use oil. I strongly believe that butter makes everything better; however, oil serves its purpose too. Oil is what helps produce the crispy outside that everyone wants in a perfect waffle.
4. Make homemade whipped cream. It takes less than 5 minutes, uses only two ingredients, and makes a huge difference!  Pair it with fresh peaches or strawberries and it is beyond heavenly. I am officially salivating.

Fresh Fruit such as peaches, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and blackberries are all delectable on these Mama Driggs Famous Buttermilk Waffles. Throw on some nuts and fresh whipped cream and you have one seriously fancy breakfast at home.

You can see from this recipe below that it has been around a long time. It was given to my Mom by my wonderful sister in law, Laurel Pothier Driggs, (aka Laurie), and has been accidentally “cooked” in the waffle iron many times. 🙂

These waffles are even better when you pair it with Faye’s Famous Syrup – it’s buttery caramel goodness.

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Driggs Famous Buttermilk Waffles

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Famous Buttermilk Waffles with Faye's Caramel Syrup with be a breakfast staple in no time at all.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk waffles

Servings: 6

Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Ingredients

• 2 cups Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 3/4 cups Buttermilk
• 1/3 cup Oil
• 3 Egg Yolks
• 3 Egg Whites stiffly beaten

Fresh Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add buttermilk, oil, and egg yolks. Stir.
3. In mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold stiffly beaten egg whites into batter.
5. Preheat waffle maker until hot and ready.
6. Pour batter into waffle maker until golden and crispy.
7. Top with Faye's Famous Caramel Syrup and Fresh Whipped Cream.
8. To make Fresh Whipped Cream:
9. In cold mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Stir in powdered sugar. Continue to beat for 20-30 seconds. Sweeten to taste.

These waffles are light, airy, fluffy with crispy edges will become a family breakfast staple in no time at all. I love to hear from you so let me know when you try out one of my recipes. Have a fabulous week! xo

Happy Cooking!