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belgian waffles

Crispy Homemade Belgian Waffles

5 from 1 vote
These perfectly golden Belgian Waffles feature an irresistibly crispy exterior and a light, fluffy center. Made with a secret addition of cornstarch and whipped egg whites, they rival any restaurant breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Belgian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • ¼ cup cornstarch Ensures a crispy exterior
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Make sure it is fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk Room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs Separated into yolks and whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract preferred

Equipment

  • 1 Belgian waffle maker Deep pockets required
  • 2 Mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 electric hand mixer For whipping egg whites
  • 1 Wire rack For keeping waffles crisp
  • 1 Silicone spatula For gently folding batter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle iron completely until the ready indicator light turns on.
  2. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
    whisking dry ingredients for waffles
  3. Beat the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  4. Beat the egg whites in a clean glass bowl using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
    whipping egg whites to stiff peaks
  5. Fold the whipped egg whites gently into the main batter using a rubber spatula. Stop when just incorporated to keep the air intact.
  6. Pour batter onto the hot grid and cook until the steam stops escaping from the sides.
  7. Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack in a warm oven to keep them crisp while finishing the batch.
    belgian waffles

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 750IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat directly in a toaster to restore the perfect crispy texture.

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