Homemade Belgian Waffles

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Homemade Belgian Waffles Recipe! Crispy exterior yet light and fluffy on the inside, these are easily made from scratch without yeast – THE BEST!

More irresistible breakfast ideas to serve on Saturday morning – Air Fryer omelette, Bread Pudding, Almond flour cake or Baked oatmeal.

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a baking sheet full of best Belgian waffles and maple syrup.

Homemade Belgian Waffles

These are so good that you might never go back to the regular ones. This batter comes together quickly with an electric beater and is made from scratch without pearl sugar.

Homemade breakfasts are always something my family looks forward to in the weekends. Whether it is a tall stack of pancakes or french toast, the sweet aroma that fills the kitchen is comforting.

The secret to light and fluffy inside with a crisp outside is beaten eggs. The beaten egg whites gets folded into the batter at the end, and the result is absolutely amazing! Looking for a healthy Belgian waffle recipe? Check out this Almond Flour Waffles.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS?

Amazing texture – Amazingly light yet crispy from the beaten eggs.
Kid-approved – These are a kid favorite. I like to make these for breakfast after sleepovers and they gobbled up.
Simple ingredients – Basic ingredients that you are sure to have in your pantry right now.
Freeze well – These made at home are excellent frozen. There is no need to buy store bought frozen ones.

ORIGIN

Originating in Belgium, these are a slight variation to the classic. They are light and have deeper pockets due to the special iron. They are originally leavened with yeast, but more modern versions are made with eggs and baking powder is often used for leavening. The two main types of Belgian waffles are Brussels and Liege.

Brussels are lighter, crispier and have more deep pockets, whereas Liege are chewier, denser and noticeably sweeter with chunks of pearl sugar and enjoyed with vanilla or cinnamon on the streets of Belgium.

BELGIAN WAFFLES VS REGULAR WAFFLES

Classic Belgian ones have deeper pockets than American ones, because they are made with an iron that has deeper grids, which makes them great for holding jam, butter and pools of maple syrup.
The batter is made differently than regular buttermilk ones, often with a leavening agent or egg whites which gives them a light and fluffy texture. This recipe is made much like the Brussels variety.

WHAT WAFFLE MAKER TO USE?

You need a Belgian maker, with a deeper, larger grid pattern to make authentic ones. You want them to be nice and thick. We like this one from Amazon. We love the deep squares because they can hold lots of syrup and toppings. However, use whatever you have at home.

If you do not own an iron or just prefer pancakes, here are some delicious recipes: Almond Butter Pancakes, Eggless Pancakes or Oat Flour Pancakes.

INGREDIENTS

Nothing fancy here! This is a classic and simple recipe with basic pantry ingredients like

Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Sea salt
Eggs
Whole milk
Butter

Can these be made in a regular waffle iron?

Absolutely! They tend to be a touch more flat without the iconic deep pockets but still crispy and fluffy.

Why are my waffles not crispy?

There could be two possible reasons – The iron wasn’t hot enough or the batter is much thicker than it is supposed to be (mix in few tablespoons of water to dilute the batter slightly).

PRO TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Color – Cook until they get a deep golden brown for GUARANTEED CRISPNESS! It took 6 to 7 minutes in my iron.
Don’t over mix – As with all baking recipes, DO NO OVER MIX the batter
Milk – Whole milk if possible
Make sure the iron is pre heated before pouring the batter.
Grease the iron – This ensures that they does not stick to the iron. I like to spray mine with non-stick cooking spray.
Pancake batter will NOT work as a replacement.

TOPPING IDEAS

These are amazing on their own but some toppings make them irresistible. Here are a few suggestions:

Maple syrup
Softened salted butter
Nutella or Chocolate sauce
Powdered sugar
Sliced Bananas
Any type of berries or a mix
Sprinkles or Chocolate chips
Vanilla Ice cream or whipped cream (dessert for breakfast!)
Toasted almonds or candied pecans
Salted Caramel sauce
Jams or jellies

process shots to make Belgian waffle batter

HOW TO MAKE?

Make batter – Whisk all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in one large bowl. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and set aside. Mix egg yolks, melted butter and milk together.
Cook – Pour into the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in beaten egg whites. Make in a pre heated iron according to the instructions.

HOW TO SERVE?

They are best served warm for breakfast with a dab of softened salted butter, warm maple syrup and fresh berries.

If you love a savory breakfast, then serve with Scrambled eggs / Sausage / Bacon / Baked beans / Fried chicken.

Served as dessert – Dust with powdered sugar and top with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries.

HOW TO KEEP THEM WARM?

Place cooked guys on a wire rack lined baking sheet and keep in a 200° F oven, until serving time. The wire rack will ensure air circulation around them, maintaining the crispness.

HOW TO FREEZE?

These freeze amazingly well. I usually make a double batch of this recipe, place cooled guys in a ziplock bag and freeze for several weeks.

TO REHEAT

Toaster method – Pop one or two frozen ones in a toaster for a few minutes, until thawed and hot.
Oven method – Place frozen guys (placed directly on the oven rack in a single layer) in a preheated 275°F oven for 9 to 12 minutes.
Microwave method – Microwave one or two for about a minute or until hot.

We highly recommend using the bread toaster (my favorite!) or oven to re heat which will make them crispy. Microwave tends to make them very soft.

Belgian waffles from scratch topped with butter and fruits.

More healthy breakfast recipes: Almond Flour Cake, Air Fryer French Toast, Air Fryer Baked Apples, Carrot Cake Oatmeal, Baked Oatmeal Cups, Breakfast Cookies, Instant Pot Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Baked Oatmeal or Whole Wheat Chocolate Avocado Muffins.

Frequently asked questions:

Are Belgian Waffles square or round?

They are made either square or round but are usually about an inch in height with deep pockets.

How do you eat Belgian waffles?

They are topped with whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate, fresh fruits and generally eaten with knife and fork. We like to serve them with maple syrup and chopped fresh berries.

2 black plates with crispy Belgian Waffles with forks.

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Homemade Belgian Waffles

Yield: 12 Waffles

Prep Time: 6 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 24 minutes

Homemade Belgian Waffles Recipe! Crispy exterior yet light and fluffy on the inside, these waffles are easily made from scratch without yeast - THE BEST!

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, seperated
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 and 3/4 cup milk

For serving

Maple syrup
Fresh berries, optional

Items used

Instructions

Pre heat waffle iron.
Mix first 4 ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and salt) in a large bowl and set aside.
Add egg whites in a medium bowl and beat with a hand held electric beater, until thick peaks form, set aside.
In a seperate medium bowl, add egg yolks, milk and melted butter, beat with the same electric beater (on the lowest setting), until lightly foamy. Pour into the flour mixture and mix until almost combined (don't over mix).
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the egg whites (don't over mix).
Make waffles according to manufactures instructions, until deep golden brown (it took about 6 minutes in my waffle iron).

Serve waffles hot with maple syrup and fresh berries.

Notes

Keep waffles warm -Place cooked waffles on a wire rack lined baking sheet and keep in a 200° F oven, until serving time. The wire rack will ensure air circulation around the waffles, maintaining the crispness.

Color – Cook waffles until they get a deep golden brown for GUARANTEED CRISPNESS! It took 6 to 7 minutes in my waffle iron

Don’t over mix – As with all baking recipes, DO NO OVER MIX the batter

Milk – Whole milk if possible

Freeze leftovers - Place cooled waffles in a ziplock bag and freeze for several weeks.

Reheat frozen waffles - My favorite way to re heat them is to pop one or two waffles in a bread toaster, until hot and crisp.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 173Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 4g

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