Can you imagine a breakfast better than these buttermilk waffles? This longtime favorite classic waffle recipe from Cooks Illustrated offers the perfect balance of crunch and softness.

This is my everyday waffle from a much used and loved cookbook (the spine of the book is broken, and there are spots all over it) that a dear friend gave me nearly 15 years ago. Cooks Illustrated is simply a fantastic cookbook for amazing standards that hold the test of time. This is their recipe for Best Buttermilk Waffles, though we have enhanced the original recipe with a couple tablespoons of sugar to give it just a tiny bit of sweetness, offset the tartness of the buttermilk, and create balance.

I must admit, I’m a little bit famous in my community for these waffles. My son is 22 and my daughter is 18”¦I’ve made them every year for their classes from kindergarten through high school. This recipe comes from my family to yours, and it is absolutely infused with love.