Description
Mouthwatering Belgian Waffles bring crisp golden edges and a luxurious breakfast experience straight from Belgium’s culinary traditions. Delicate yet substantial, these waffles promise a perfect balance of light texture and rich flavor that will delight your morning appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Optional Toppings:
- Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the waffle iron by heating it to the recommended temperature, ensuring an even and hot cooking surface.
- Sift the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing them in distinct bowls to facilitate the next preparation stages.
- Whisk the egg yolks with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the liquid ingredients form a smooth, integrated mixture.
- Create the base batter by gently incorporating the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development.
- Transform the egg whites into a fluffy cloud-like texture by vigorously beating them until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Delicately fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, using a gentle turning motion to maintain the incorporated air and create a light texture.
- Lubricate the waffle iron with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and ensure a crisp exterior.
- Ladle the batter onto the heated grid, covering the surface without overfilling, and close the iron.
- Cook the waffles until they develop a rich golden-brown color and crisp edges, typically taking approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Transfer the freshly made waffles directly to serving plates and embellish with classic accompaniments like powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh seasonal berries.
Notes
- Achieve crispier waffles by adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients, which helps create a golden, crunchy exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- For a lighter, airier texture, ensure egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks and folded gently into the batter without overmixing, preserving the delicate air bubbles.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of almond flour and gluten-free all-purpose flour mix, maintaining the waffle’s signature fluffy consistency.
- Enhance flavor complexity by incorporating a splash of almond extract or a pinch of cinnamon into the wet ingredients, adding depth to the classic waffle profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg