German waffles are such a big part of the culture, and I wanted a fresh milled flour recipe that was simple and kid-approved. This quickly became my go-to when my kids have friends over and I need something easy. They're soft, so flavorful, and somehow disappear faster than I can make them.
Why should you make Fresh Milled Flour Recipes?
Fresh milled flour keeps all the nutrients intact and makes baked goods more filling, which I really love. Bread can take a lot of practice, but recipes like breakfast waffles are an easy 1:1 substitution and a great place to start. Any extra nourishment I can give my family in everyday recipes is always worth it to me.
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- How to Make Fresh Milled Flour Waffles
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- Tips on Milling Your Own Flour
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- How to Store and Reheat Waffles
- Frequently asked Questions Fresh Milled Flour Recipes
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- Have you Made this Recipe?
- Waffle Recipe from Scratch (Fresh Milled Flour)
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How Germans Eat Waffles
In Germany, waffles aren't really a breakfast food-they're more of a special treat, often enjoyed for lunch, dessert, or at a Christmas Market. Our family loves making them for our Oktoberfest potluck, sometimes with roasted apples over the fire or served simply with fruit, whipped cream, or a little Nutella-never syrup.
Ingredients for German Waffles
This fresh milled flour waffle recipe uses simple ingredients to create soft, flavorful waffles made completely from scratch.
- Flour: Fresh milled flour is what makes these waffles so flavorful-I used Great River Milling organic whole grain hard red spring wheat berries, but spelt berries work really well too.
- Sunflower oil: I use oil in this recipe to keep it simple and quick, especially when I need something easy. If you prefer to avoid seed oils, you can check out my spelt flour waffle recipe instead.
- Eggs: This recipe uses fewer eggs than some of my other waffle recipes, which keeps it light but still really satisfying.
- Baking powder: I like to use aluminum-free baking powder here.
See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and amount.
How to Make Fresh Milled Flour Waffles
Here's how to make fresh milled flour waffles from scratch with simple steps and wholesome ingredients.
- Step 1: Mill your flour of choice. Add the fresh milled flour to a bowl and mix with baking powder and salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract on high for about 5 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and airy. With the mixer still running, slowly add the sunflower oil.
- Step 3: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with the flour, and mix until just combined.
- Step 4: Preheat your waffle maker and bake the waffles until golden. This recipe makes about 7 waffles.
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Tips on Milling Your Own Flour
Starting with fresh milled flour can feel intimidating, but I've found that simple recipes like waffles, pancakes, or shortbread crust recipes are the best place to begin. You'll have quicker success with these, while bread baking with fresh milled flour comes with more of a learning curve. When I first got my mill, I jumped straight into bread and got discouraged quickly, which is why I always recommend starting simple and working your way up.
Substitutions and Variations
- Dairy-Free: You can easily use almond milk in place of regular milk.
- No Seed Oil: I wouldn't recommend swapping the oil in this recipe, as it helps with texture and simplicity, but you can check out my German Dinkelwaffeln recipe if you prefer one made with butter instead.
- Flour: If you don't have a grain mill, you can use whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour instead-just keep in mind the flavor and texture will be a bit different.
- Toppings: These waffles are so good on their own, but you can serve them with powdered sugar, applesauce (a traditional German favorite), whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
- Add-ins: If you want a healthy waffle recipe you can shred in carrots or apples, and take away sugar. You can also go savory by adding cheese, chives or speck for a more hearty option.
Equipment
You don't need anything fancy to make these fresh milled flour waffles, but a few simple tools can make the process even easier.
- Flour Mill: This isn't necessary, but it's such a special kitchen tool and really worth it if you plan to use fresh milled flour often. I use a NutriMill grain mill and love it-it's easy to use and mills quickly, though the flour won't be quite as fine as store-bought.
- Mixer: A KitchenAid stand mixer or a hand mixer works great here, but you can absolutely use a bowl and whisk the old-fashioned way. I personally love my KitchenAid because it's simple and easy to use.
- Waffle Maker: I use a traditional-style waffle maker (I found mine on Amazon) that gives you the thinner, classic German waffles with that pretty shape. You can also use a Belgian waffle maker, but the waffles will come out thicker and a bit different in texture.
How to Store and Reheat Waffles
Let the waffles cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them. You can warm them up again when ready to eat, or honestly, they're just as good enjoyed cold.
Frequently asked Questions Fresh Milled Flour Recipes
No, not really. It's more of an investment and comes with a bit of a learning curve. But for me, the flavor, quality, and added nutrition are what made it worth learning.
Yes, you can, but it will change the flavor a bit. I like to lean into that by adding shredded carrots and turning it into a healthy waffle recipe, and you can also reduce the sugar if you prefer a less sweet option.
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour if you don't have a grain mill. Just keep in mind that the flavor will be milder and you may need slightly less liquid since fresh milled flour absorbs more.
Yes, you can-but I recommend waiting to add the baking powder until right before cooking. Aluminum-free baking powder starts reacting as soon as it's mixed with liquid, which helps create that light texture, so if it sits too long, your waffles can turn out more dense. You can mix everything else ahead of time, then stir in the baking powder just before baking for the best results.
🧇More Waffle Recipes you Will LOVE
- Belgian Sugar Waffles with Cardamom - These waffles are a traditional Belgian waffle with pearl sugar, but the cardamom and white chocolate elevates this waffle recipe as a special treat. This is also a best seller at my farmers market stand.
- Spelt Flour Waffles - I love baking with spelt flour, spelt flour is an ancient grain, and is much easier to digest. If you want to learn more about spelt flour, and how to bake with different types of flours make sure to check out my guide on how to bake with different flour types.
- Buttermilk Waffles- This is a recipe that I have adapted from one of my first German baking books. the Buttermilk makes this recipe quick and easy, and gives the waffles extra moisture.
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Waffle Recipe from Scratch (Fresh Milled Flour)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract on high for about 5 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and airy.
- With the mixer still running, slowly add the sunflower oil.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding flour and milk to the egg-oil mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.
- Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron.
- Cook waffles until golden brown with lightly crisp edges.
- Enjoy with Powder Sugar, or topping of choice.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use a Kitchen Scale: Measuring by weight ensures perfect texture and consistency - especially important with spelt or whole-grain flours.
- Alternate Flour and Milk: This keeps the batter smooth and prevents dense waffles.
- Add-Ins: Grated apples
One of my favorite recipes with fresh milled flour! They are so easy to make and my girls love eating them.