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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Fluffy Belgian Waffles

    May 12, 2023 Breakfast

    Fluffy Belgian Waffles

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    Nothing says delicious brunch like Fluffy Belgian Waffles with plenty of butter and syrup. Crisp and light, they're totally worth the wait for a tasty breakfast treat.

    Fluffy Belgian Waffles with text

    I just love going out for breakfat or brunch. It's usually much quieter, you get to pour liquid sugar on your food, and when it's done, you still have the whole day ahead of you to explore in perfect contentment. And there's nothing like a fat, fluffy waffle still steaming from the waffle iron. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, each pocket is filled with tiny pools of sweetness.

    It takes a bit of time and specialist equipment to achieve this at home, so I wouldn't blame anyone for letting a restaurant do all the work. But it's worth it to me, especially because it means there's almost certainly leftovers, so I can have waffles from the toaster for days. A little brunch feast at home is definitely called for from time to time.

    Fluffy Belgian Waffles with blueberries

    What makes these Fluffy Belgian Waffles so awesome?

    This Belgian waffle recipe gets its lift from whipped egg whites. That's what creates the tender, crispy crust on the outside. The key is to eat them straight away while they're as puffy as possible. If you do need to keep them warm, place them on a wire rack in a warm oven. If they do lose a bit of air, they'll still be delcious, though, so no worries. My advice, though, is to set up all your toppings, then just set the expectation that each person will get a waffle one at a time as they come out of the waffle maker.

    And speaking of toppings, the possibilities are endless. I like the classic butter and maple syrup, but berries or other fruit would also be delicious. A drizzle of caramel or a smear of Nutella would also be totally amazing. Go for a tart twist with lemon curd, or make it seasonal with apple butter in the autumn. Serve these with some crispy bacon or your favorite breakfast sausage for a brunch feast.

    Fluffy Belgian Waffles with blueberries on a white plate

    Make it magical

    Since Belgian Waffles are such a beautiful canvas for other flavors, this is really an invitation to get creative. Select toppings that celebrate a sabbat or an astrological season, or go for a specific intention such as protection or prosperity. You can create your own fruit and herb infused syrups or butters. You could drizzle on honey or maple syrup in the shape of a sigil. The magical possibilities are endless. Follow your intuition to a delicious waffle spell.

    Ingredients

    Here's everything you'll need for this recipe. The full details are in the recipe card below.

    • Flour - all-purpose or plain
    • Cornstarch - aka corn flour
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda - aka bicarbonate of soda
    • Salt
    • Buttermilk
    • Milk - preferably whole milk
    • Vegetable oil
    • Vanilla
    • Eggs - yolks and whites separated
    • Sugar - this would be a great time to use vanilla sugar or other infused sugar if you have it
    Fluffy Belgian Waffles from above with blueberries and syrup

    Tips for making Fluffy Belgian Waffles

    This is ever so slightly more advanced that your typical dump and stir method, but only just. We're gonna need three bowls and an electric mixer (or a lot of patience), but I promise it's worth the effort. And before you even get started, go ahead and plug in your waffle maker to make sure it's fully heated by the time you're ready to start cooking your waffles.

    In your biggest bowl, which will be the final destination for your batter, you'll combine all your dry ingredients and give them a gentle whisk to get everything incorporated. In another bowl, or even a measuring jug, you'll combine your wet ingredients. We're only adding the egg yolks to this mixture, though. The egg whites you'll separate into your final bowl. Whisk your wet ingredients together until everything's well combined.

    Use an electric mixer to beat your egg whites. Once they start to get foamy, you can stream in the sugar with the mixer running and continue to beat them to stiff peaks. It's easy, just be patient.

    Once you've got your three elements ready to go, you can start bringing them together. Fold your wet ingredients into the dry first, and get them nicely mixed. Then gently fold the egg whites into the rest of the waffle batter. Try to keep as much air in the batter as possible.

    Then all that's left is to scoop the batter into the waffle maker about a half cup at a time. My waffle maker takes five minutes, but each machine will be a little different, so check the instructions or use your own experience. You'll start to see less steam as the waffles are ready.

    Serve them as soon as possible, but if you do want to make them all ahead, put them on a wire rack in a warm oven, and avoid stacking them if possible. Serve hot with all your favorite toppings.

    FAQ

    What's the difference between Belgian waffles and regular waffles?

    I think it's the egg whites that give Belgian waffles their extra fluffy, crispy texture. They also tend to have deeper pockets, but that's more to do with the waffle iron than the recipe.

    Fluffy Belgian Waffles with blueberries and syrup

    Brunch is always something special, especially when it's homemade. These Fluffy Belgian Waffles are going to make your weekend awesome.

    Looking for more awesome waffle recipes? Try these Healthy Waffles with Lemon & Chia Seeds or some tasty Nutella Waffles.

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    Fluffy Belgian Waffles

    Fluffy Belgian Waffles with blueberries
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    Nothing says delicious brunch like Fluffy Belgian Waffles with plenty of butter and syrup. Crisp and light, they're totally worth the wait for a tasty breakfast treat.

    • Author: Renee Rendall
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    • 1-½ cups flour
    • ½ cup cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1-½ cups buttermilk
    • ½ cup milk
    • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated
    • 3 tablespoons sugar

    Instructions

    1. Plug in your waffle iron and start preheating it. You'll need it to be fully heated in order to get that ultimate crispness.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together buttermilk, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and egg yolks.
    4. In a third bowl, use an electric mixer to beat your egg whites until foamy. Slowly add in the sugar as you continue beating until you've got stiff peaks.
    5. Add your buttermilk mixture to your dry ingredients and mix gently until combined. A few lumps are fine. With a rubber spatula gently fold in your egg whites into your batter until the streaks are gone.
    6. Add your batter to your waffle iron and cook until the lid lifts relatively easily. If it starts to pull apart in the middle, use a fork to coax the top of the waffle off the waffle iron. Serve immediately or place on a rack in a warm oven to keep hot.

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