Simple waffle recipe using self rising flour! These waffles have a wonderful flavor and texture and are perfect for your favorite toppings.
My family loves homemade waffles, and this recipe is one of their favorites. The flavor and texture is perfect (IMO) and they are perfect for topping with syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or even ice cream.
Prep time is super quick so odds are good this will be one of your favorite waffle recipes too!
Make sure to bookmark or pin this recipe so you can make it again!
How to Make Homemade Waffles using Self Rising Flour

Prep time for these waffles is less than five minutes and cook time depends on your particular waffles maker, but is right about ten minutes for me.
For equipment, you will need a waffle maker and a medium mixing bowl. That’s it!
This yields waffles for a family of four. But you can simply double or halve the recipe without any other changes.
The great thing about these waffles is that you don’t need baking powder. Most homemade waffle recipes use baking powder to get that light and fluffy texture.
But by using self rising flour, you get that great texture with fewer ingredients. I find the texture to be equal to my waffles made with baking powder, so when you have self rising flour on hand, this is the recipe to make!
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Ingredients

For this recipe you only need a handful of common ingredients. So you probably already have everything you need on hand.
For best results, set your milk out for about five minutes before mixing your ingredients. While not required, it will produce lighter waffles with a nice crisp outside.
Waffle Ingredients
- Self Rising Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Unsalted Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
Note: If you only have salted butter, that’s fine, just omit the added salt.
Related: Substitute for milk in waffles
Waffle Topping Idea

These waffles have that classic flavor perfect for your favorite toppings. My kids love experimenting with different toppings, and that has become a part of the fun of making them together.
Here are some toppings we have enjoyed on our waffles to give you some flavor inspiration.
You can mix and match different toppings, and it’s particularly fun to set out different toppings and let everyone choose their own topping combinations.
- Maple Syrup
- Agave Nectar
- Honey
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Bananas
- Pineapple
- Granola
- Chocolate Syrup
- Nutella
- Powdered Sugar
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Almond Slivers
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Ice Cream
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Instructions

Since prep time is super quick, you’re waffles will be ready in about 15 minutes. I like to set out toppings while gathering all my ingredients so I can serve our waffles faster so they are still warm.
Make sure to follow the cooking instructions for your waffle maker for exact cooking time.
Step 1: Preheat waffle make to temperature recommended for your machine.
Step 2: Grease cooking surface with non stick cooking spray or oil.
Step 3: In mixing bowl, add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Step 4: Whisk until well combined.
Step 5: Add granulated sugar and salt. Gradually stir in self rising flour until well combined.
Note: Do not over stir. Some lumps are fine.
Step 6: Cook your waffles according to the recommended instructions for your waffle iron.
Step 7: Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Related: What do do with leftover waffle

Waffles With Self Rising Flour
Equipment
- 1 Waffle Maker
- 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Self Rising Flour
- 2⅓ Tbs Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 5 Tbs Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract or almond extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat waffle make to temperature recommended for your machine.
- Grease cooking surface with non stick cooking spray or oil.
- In mixing bowl, add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Add granulated sugar and salt. Gradually stir in self rising flour until well combined.
- Note: Do not over stir. Some lumps are fine.
- Cook your waffles according to the recommended instructions for your waffle iron.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Recipe Notes
- Prepare toppings while gathering your ingredients. This will allow you to serve your waffles warm.
- Waffle batter can be made ahead of time. Store uncooked waffle batter in an airtight container in your refrigerator to 1 day.
- Cooked waffles can be stored for up to 1 day sealed in an airtight bag or container in your refrigerator.
- How to reheat waffles