Belgian Waffles Recipe
Belgian Waffles are both hearty and fluffy - the best of both worlds! This classic breakfast staple is made with a handful of ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Top them off with syrup, berries, and whipped cream for the best bite!
Servings: 4 waffles
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Belgian Waffle Iron
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50g
- 1 tbsp baking powder 12g
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs 50g, room temperature and separated
- 1½ cups milk 341g, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113g, melted and slightly cooled (1 stick)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 8g
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together until combined. Create a well in the center of the bowl and set aside.
- In a second, smaller bowl, mix the egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla together, whisking to combine. Add the contents of the bowl to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Place the egg whites in a small bowl and whip with a whisk or hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped whites into the waffle batter.
- Cook ½-¾ cup of batter in the hot waffle maker until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- Easily double this recipe to feed up to 10 people!
- Use room-temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter and more even cooking.
- Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them in gently for the lightest, fluffiest texture.
- Don't overmix the batter. A few small lumps are okay.
- Preheat the waffle iron fully before adding the batter to ensure crisp, golden waffles.
- Use a Belgian waffle maker for the signature thick waffles and deep pockets.
- The exact amount of batter per waffle will vary by machine, but ½-¾ cup is a good starting point.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F oven while preparing additional batches.
- Freeze cooled waffles for up to 3 months and reheat directly from frozen in the oven.
- Yield will vary depending on the size and shape of your waffle maker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 4mg