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Easy Belgian Waffles Recipe

A stack of two golden brown, freshly made easy Belgian waffles on a white plate.
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Follow these simple steps to make light, fluffy, and crispy Belgian waffles at home using basic ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  4. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain.
  6. Preheat your Belgian waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the plates if necessary.
  7. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, filling it according to your iron’s capacity.
  8. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your iron.
  9. Remove the waffles carefully and serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • Use a Belgian waffle iron for the deep pockets characteristic of this style.
  • For extra crispiness, let the finished waffles sit on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving instead of stacking them.
  • If you prefer a yeast-leavened waffle, substitute the baking powder with 1 packet of active dry yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm milk, and let the batter rest for 30 minutes before folding in the egg whites.

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