Belgian Waffle Recipe

Recipe By:
Steve G
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Belgian Waffle Recipe
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  • Total Time 78 min Ico-add
  • Yield 12 Servings
  • Level Medium

Belgian waffles have a crispy outside and are soft, moist and tender on the inside. Try these waffles with your favorite syrup or a topping such as sliced fresh strawberries or freshly whipped cream. The top...
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Directions

  1. 1. Heat half of the water to lukewarm, 105 to 110 degrees F.
  2. 2. Dissolve the yeast in the water with a pinch of sugar; let stand until the mixture begins to foam.
  3. 3. Put the flour and salt into a large bowl; stir to blend and reserve.
  4. 4. Add the egg yolks, one egg white and remaining sugar to the yeast mixture; stir to blend.
  5. 5. Add the remaining water, milk, melted butter, oil and vanilla; stir until the mixture is smooth.
  6. 6. Stir the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and beat until the mixture is smooth.
  7. 7. Beat the remaining two egg whites until stiff peaks form when removing the mixer. Fold the egg whites gently into the Belgian waffle batter.
  8. 8. Let the batter stand for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  9. 9. Measure out enough batter for your waffle maker and pour into the preheated waffle maker. Use a heat-proof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the grids. Close lid and bake until it indicates the waffle is done and is golden brown.
  10. 10. Remove waffle and repeat until all batter is used.
  11. 11. Waffles may be kept warm in an oven at low heat (200 degrees F).
  12. 12. Serve with whipped cream, fruit, jam, powdered sugar or a warm fruit syrup.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Belgian waffles came to the U.S. in the 60s as a result of Americans traveling to Brussels. Waffles themselves date back to the middle ages. In old French "wafel" was a pastry cooked between two hot irons which printed a drawing in relief.