Belgian waffles are a beloved breakfast food from Belgium, but you don't have to travel there to try them! You can easily make Belgian waffles at home using some simple ingredients and a waffle iron. They go wonderfully with toppings like strawberries and whipped cream, or pancake-style served in a stack with just maple syrup!
Ingredients
- 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of water
- 2 tsp (2 g) of sugar
- 1 package of dry active yeast
- 2 1/2 c (300 g) of flour
- 1/4 c (50 g) of sugar
- 2 c (470 mL) of milk, lukewarm
- 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of butter, melted
- 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of vanilla
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 g) of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 g) of ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp (0.1 g) of salt (a pinch)
- 2 egg whites
- 2 egg yolks
Makes 8 servings
Steps
Part 1
Part 1 of 2:
Mixing the Batter
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Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir together 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of water, 2 tsp (2 g) of sugar, and 1 package of dry active yeast in a large mixing bowl with a whisk. Let it stand at room temperature. [1] X Research source
- A large measuring bowl with a spout works well and makes it easy to pour the batter when you bake the waffles.
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Pour flour, the rest of the sugar, and lukewarm milk into the mixing bowl. Add 2 1/2 c (300 g) of flour and 1/4 c (50 g) of sugar. Pour in 2 c (470 mL) of milk. [2] X Research source- Let the milk sit at room temperature for 15 minutes until it becomes lukewarm before you add it to the batter.
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Add melted butter, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and egg yolks to the batter. Melt 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of butter and pour it in. Add in 1 tsp (4.9 mL) vanilla, 1/4 tsp (0.25 g) of ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp (0.25 g) of ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp (0.1 g) of salt (a pinch), and 2 egg yolks. [3] X Research source
- Separate the whites and yolks of 2 eggs before you start making the batter. Put the whites and yolks into 2 separate bowls.
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Mix all of the ingredients together with a whisk until the batter is smooth. Make sure there are no lumps or dry spots in the batter and that it is an even consistency. Use a fork and mix hard if you don’t have a whisk. [4] X Research source
- Use an electric mixer if you have one to thoroughly blend the ingredients together.
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Cover the bowl and allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use saran wrap to cover the bowl and set it aside. The batter will rise during this time. [5] X Research source
- Set a timer on your phone or use a kitchen timer to let you know when 30 minutes have passed.
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Beat 2 egg whites until they form a stiff peak. Beat the 2 egg whites that you separated in a bowl until they are foamy. Continue to whisk them at a steady pace for 5 minutes or longer until they become stiff and stick to the whisk. [6] X Research source
- You should be able to tip the bowl without the egg whites sliding out when they are stiff enough.
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Add the beaten egg whites to the risen batter. Uncover the batter after it has rested for 30 minutes. Scoop in the foamy egg whites with a spoon or spatula. [7] X Research source
- A rubber spatula works best for scraping and folding the egg whites in.
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Fold the egg whites gently into the batter. Use a rubber spatula to mix the egg whites into the batter by gently lifting batter on top of them from all sides. Continue to do this until the egg whites are mixed in evenly with the batter. [8] X Research source
- You don’t need to whisk the batter anymore at this point.
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Part 2
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Baking the Waffles
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Heat a waffle iron to medium heat and pour the batter in. Pour until the batter just about reaches the edge and be careful not to overfill the iron. Stop pouring and close the lid. [9] X Research source
- Many waffle irons just have an on and off setting, so they will heat to the proper temperature when you turn it on. Just wait 5 minutes for it to preheat.
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Bake the waffles for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Check the color of the waffles after 4 minutes and remove them from the waffle iron when they are golden brown. Continue to cook the waffles in increments of 1 minute until they reach the proper color. [10] X Research source
- The first batch may take a bit longer to cook if they waffle iron has not fully heated up.
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Serve the waffles with anything you like. Add some cut up fruit of your choice like strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup, even Nutella! What you add is completely up to you. [11] X Research source
- If you are cooking for company, you can set out bowls with different fruits and ingredients so that everyone can build their own perfect waffles.
- Try making a strawberry syrup for a different topping.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I add bread flour instead of all-purpose flour?Community AnswerYes, but it might change the consistency of the waffles.
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QuestionCan I use self rising flour?Community AnswerYou can (skip step 1 if you do), but self-rising flour is really a replacement for flour and baking soda or powder, not flour and yeast - so it won't turn out quite the same.
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QuestionI don't have waffle iron, can I bake them in toast iron or oven?Community AnswerFrying the waffles in a couple of tablespoons of butter (flipping halfway through) would be better than either of these options. That's the main difference between waffles and pancakes anyway.
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Things You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- 2 small bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Waffle iron
References
- ↑ https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/homemade-belgian-waffle-recipe/
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- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/true-belgian-waffles/
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To make Belgian waffles, combine water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. In the meantime, mix flour, the rest of the sugar, and lukewarm milk in a large mixing bowl. Once those ingredients are combined, add the yeast mixture, melted butter, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and egg yolks. Whisk all of that together, then cover the batter and let it rest for 30 minutes. When you’re ready to make the waffles, beat 2 egg whites and fold them into the batter, then ladle your waffles into a Belgian waffle maker. For tips on how to use a waffle maker, read on!
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