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Belgian waffle on a white plate with fruit.
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Belgian Waffle Recipe

This Belgian waffle recipe makes waffles that are crisp and golden on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and full of rich buttery vanilla flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these homemade Belgian waffles are perfect for weekend brunch, holiday breakfasts, or making ahead for the freezer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • waffle maker
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs separated
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle maker while preparing batter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder.
  • In separate bowl, stir together the egg yolks, half and half, butter and vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients with the egg yolk mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Beat egg whites with a hand mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into batter until no white streaks remain.
  • Cook in a preheated waffle iron for approximately 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

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Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.
  • Preheat the waffle iron fully before cooking.
  • Cook until deep golden and crisp.
  • Keep waffles warm on a wire rack or in a low oven between batches.
  • A regular waffle iron can be used, but the waffles will be thinner.
  • Freeze cooled waffles in a single layer, then store in a freezer-safe bag.
  • Reheat in a toaster or oven for the best crisp texture.
Variations
  • Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for a chocolate waffle twist.
  • Fold in 1/4 cup peanut butter into the waffle batter.
  • Stir in a tablespoons of cinnamon for Cinnamon Belgian Waffles
  • Fold in a handful of blueberries for Blueberry waffles.
  • Or toss in some chocolate chips for a dessert-y Chocolate Chip Waffles.

Nutrition

Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1487IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg