Belgian Waffle Recipe
Crispy, fluffy, and utterly satisfying, this Belgian Waffle Recipe is an easy homemade delight that turns any breakfast or brunch into a mini feast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled (King Arthur Flour recommended)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs separated room temperature
- 1¾ cups whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (Madagascar variety recommended)
- pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Belgian waffle iron to medium-high. Lightly brush with melted butter or use nonstick spray.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Whisk egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mix into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold whipped whites into the batter.
- Pour batter onto waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked waffles to a warm oven to prevent sogginess.
- Stack waffles, drizzle with syrup, add fruit or whipped cream.
Notes
• Measuring flour correctly prevents a gummy texture.
• Egg separation adds extra lift to the waffles.
• For ultra-crisp edges, slide waffles off immediately onto a rack.
• Low on milk? Water and a splash of oil can be substituted.
• Egg separation adds extra lift to the waffles.
• For ultra-crisp edges, slide waffles off immediately onto a rack.
• Low on milk? Water and a splash of oil can be substituted.
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