Fresh Peach Buttermilk Waffles with Honey Yogurt (From-Scratch Summer Brunch Recipe)
There is a version of summer breakfast that feels a little extra without actually being extra, and these fresh peach buttermilk waffles are it. Golden, crisp at the edges, soft in the middle, piled with ripe peaches and a cool honey yogurt dollop. The kind of plate that looks like you put in more effort than you did.
Peach season is short. These waffles are one of the best reasons to use it well. They work just as well for a quiet weekday breakfast as they do for a brunch spread where you want something on the table that gets a reaction.
A Few Ingredient Notes
- Buttermilk: Real buttermilk gives the batter its signature tang and helps produce a tender, light crumb. If you’re out, combine 1¾ cups whole milk with 1½ tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice, stir, and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Greek yogurt: Full-fat works best here. It is thick enough to hold its shape as a topping rather than running off the waffle. Any fat percentage will work taste-wise, but the texture payoff with full-fat is noticeable.
- Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches are the move when they’re in season. This peach waffle recipe calls for 2 to 3 large peaches, which should be enough to generously top all four waffles. If fresh peaches aren’t available, thawed frozen peach slices work in a pinch. Pat them dry before serving.
- Honey or maple syrup: Either works in the yogurt mixture. Honey gives a floral sweetness; maple syrup leans slightly warmer. Both are equally good. The same sweetener doubles as an optional drizzle at the end, so pick whichever you’d rather taste twice.
Waffle Iron or Silicone Mold — Both Work
No waffle iron? Not a problem. This batter works just as well poured into a silicone waffle mold and baked in the oven at 400°F until puffed and golden, about 10 to 15 minutes per batch. If you do have a waffle iron, use it as you normally would. The texture is slightly different. The iron gives you crispier edges, but both methods produce a genuinely good waffle. The recipe instructions cover both.
How to Make Fresh Peach Buttermilk Waffles
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
Step 2: If using a silicone waffle mold, pour one-fourth of the batter into the mold. Bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed and golden. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 3: If using a waffle iron, lightly oil the iron. Pour in batter according to the manufacturer’s directions and cook until golden brown. Repeat until all batter is used.
Step 4:Meanwhile, mix the Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup until smooth. Top the warm waffles with sweetened yogurt, sliced peaches, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Topping and Serving Ideas
The honey yogurt and fresh peaches are the intended pairing, but this waffle base is versatile enough to go in a few directions depending on what you have or what the occasion calls for.
- Other stone fruit: Nectarines, plums, or apricots all hold up nicely as a fresh topping and work just as well as peaches.
- Jam in the yogurt: A spoonful of peach jam or apricot preserves stirred into the yogurt adds a more concentrated fruit flavor if your peaches are on the underripe side.
- Granola: A small handful scattered over the yogurt before adding the fruit adds a satisfying crunch without complicating the dish.
- Dessert waffle: Swap the yogurt for a small scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve the peaches on the side for an easy dessert.
Tips for the Best Results
- Let the batter rest briefly. Even 5 minutes while your waffle iron heats up gives the baking powder time to activate, which contributes to a lighter texture.
- Keep finished waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200°F oven while you work through the rest of the batter. Stacking them traps steam and softens the exterior. The rack keeps them crisp.
- Assemble just before serving. The honey yogurt and peaches are best added at the table. The yogurt holds well covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; give it a stir before using.
- Leftover waffles keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze flat and reheat in a toaster or 350°F oven. Skip the microwave, as it softens the exterior.
Fresh Peach Buttermilk Waffles FAQs
The batter is best made fresh. Baking powder starts activating as soon as it contacts liquid, so batter that sits overnight loses lift and produces flatter, denser waffles. For a head start, measure and mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another the night before, then combine them in the morning right before cooking.
Steam is usually the culprit. Waffles release a lot of steam as they cook and cool, and if they’re stacked or covered, that steam softens the exterior. Keep cooked waffles in a single layer on a wire rack in a low oven until ready to serve, and never cover them while they’re still hot.
Yes. Thaw them completely and pat dry with paper towels before using — frozen peaches release a lot of liquid as they thaw and will make the topping watery if they go on wet.
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Fresh Peach Buttermilk Waffles with Honey Yogurt
Equipment
- Silicone waffle mold or waffle iron
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the topping
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2-3 large peaches sliced
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ if using a silicone waffle mold, or preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.
- If using a silicone mold, divide the batter evenly and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until puffed and golden. Repeat as needed.
- If using a waffle iron, lightly oil the surface and cook the batter in batches until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Serve the warm waffles topped with sweetened yogurt, sliced peaches, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- No buttermilk? Combine 1¾ cups whole milk with 1½ tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice. Stir and let sit 5 minutes before using.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt works best for the topping — it’s thick enough to hold its shape and won’t run off the waffle.
- Keep finished waffles warm in a single layer on a wire rack in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining batter. Do not stack — it softens the exterior.
- Assemble with the yogurt and peaches just before serving.
- Leftover waffles keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze flat for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or 350°F oven.
- The honey yogurt can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
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