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Authentic Belgian Waffle Recipe

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This Authentic Belgian Waffle recipe produces light, crispy, and fluffy waffles with a golden crust and soft interior. Made from simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter, these waffles are perfect for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat. The secret lies in separating the eggs and whipping the egg whites to create extra fluffiness and a tender texture.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1¾ cups milk
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Waffle Iron: Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to heat up fully while you prepare the batter.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Mix Egg Yolks and Milk: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together with the milk until smooth, then gradually add the melted butter and mix to combine.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, careful not to overmix to keep the batter light.
  5. Whip Egg Whites: Using a clean bowl and electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will help make your waffles fluffy and airy.
  6. Fold Egg Whites into Batter: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula, preserving the airiness of the mixture without deflating it.
  7. Cook the Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron if needed. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until golden brown and crisp. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
  8. Serve Hot: Remove the waffle carefully and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or butter.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
  • Separating the eggs and whipping the whites is key to the traditional Belgian waffle texture.
  • Use a well-heated waffle iron for the best crispiness.
  • Serve waffles fresh for optimal texture; they can be kept warm in an oven set at low heat.

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