Belgian Waffles Recipe

This Homemade Belgian Waffle Recipe is easy and makes delicious, authentic, Belgian waffles! These waffles are perfectly crisp and golden on the outside while being light and fluffy on the inside!

Waffles are a classic breakfast and brunch staple that have become so popular because of their amazing crispy golden exterior with deep pockets for holding syrup and butter! My family would have these waffles every single weekend, and in fact, sometimes I get up early on a weekday morning because Im craving them! Everyone knows and loves getting waffles at their favorite breakfast restaurants, and theyre truly just as easy to make at home! Want more waffles all the time like we do? Try out these Blueberry Waffles theyre so easy!!

belgian waffles recipe

Homemade Belgian Waffle Recipe

belgian waffles recipe

This Homemade Belgian Waffle Recipe is easy and makes delicious, authentic, Belgian waffles! These waffles are perfectly crisp and golden on the outside while being light and fluffy on the inside!

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 189 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 Large Eggs (Separated)
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instruction:

  1. Preheat your waffle iron, spray with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a medium bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  4. In a separate medium bowl mix together the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  6. Fold in the egg whites.
  7. Pour the batter onto your hot waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s directions**
  8. Serve immediately with butter, syrup, powdered sugar or any other favorite toppings.

Belgian Waffles

belgian waffles recipe

This light and fluffy homemade Belgian Waffle recipe is so easy to make from scratch. Try adding fruit or other toppings and I think you’ll find you will never need another waffle recipe!

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 19 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs (, separated)
  • 1 3/4 cups milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil)

Instruction:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two different mixing bowls. (Be careful not to get any yellow egg yolk in with the egg whites or they wont beat to stiff peaks properly). Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Add the milk and oil to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix. Stir in the dry ingredients.
  4. Fold in egg whites, gently being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Cook waffles: Spoon batter into preheated and greased waffle iron and cook according to waffle maker instructions.
  6. Serve with syrup or your favorite toppings, like powdered sugar, nutella, strawberry jam, berries, bananas or whipped cream.

How to Make Classic Restaurant Style Belgian Waffles

FAQ

What is the difference between a Belgian waffle and a regular waffle?

Belgian waffles are usually thicker than their American counterparts. These Belgian beauties are made with a recipe that includes yeasted batter and crunchy pearl sugar. Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

How to make original Belgian waffles?

Directions
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. …
  2. Bake in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with strawberries or syrup.

What is the difference between Belgian and German waffle?

Unlike traditional Belgian waffles (or, more specifically, Liege waffles), these authentic German waffles are leavened with baking powder, rather than yeast. Because of their high butter and sugar content, these waffles more closely resemble a piece of cake than a more traditional breakfast food.

What is the secret ingredient in waffles?

Cornstarch is our secret ingredient for making the crispiest waffles. Cornstarch guarantees that the waffles will be perfectly crisp and tender. Baking powder and baking soda help the waffles rise and brown.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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