True Belgian Waffles

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs, separated

  • 1 ¾ cups milk (room temperature)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or zest of ½ lemon for a twist

    • 👩‍🍳 How to Make True Belgian Waffles:

    🔹 Step 1: Make the Batter

    1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

    2. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

    3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined (do not overmix).

    4. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter — this is the secret to fluffy Belgian waffles!

    🔹 Step 2: Cook the Waffles

    1. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or oil.

    2. Pour about ¾ cup batter into the center and cook according to your waffle iron instructions (usually 3–5 minutes).

    3. Remove when golden and crisp. Repeat for remaining batter.

    🍓 Serving Suggestions:

    • Top with fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped cream, or Nutella.

    • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert version!

    • For a savory twist, serve with fried chicken and hot honey.

    ❤️ Personal Touch:

    I still remember my first bite of a Belgian waffle on a chilly European morning — warm, buttery, and topped with powdered sugar. Making them at home now feels like recreating a tiny vacation on a plate. The joy is in the crisp edges and soft, airy center!

    💡 Tips & Tricks:

    • Don’t skip beating the egg whites – they make the texture heavenly.

    • Let the batter rest for 30 minutes if you have time – it improves fluffiness.

    • Freeze extra waffles! Just pop them in a toaster later for a quick treat.


Test Kitchen Tips
  • For best results, lightly grease your waffle maker before pouring in the batter.
  • Stiff peaks are achieved when the whites stand up in points, rather than curling over. If you tilt the bowl, the whites shouldn’t move.
    • Nutrition Facts
    2 waffles: 696 calories, 41g fat (25g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

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