Light and Crispy Belgian Waffles
- 2¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, separated
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk, whole or 2%
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Preheat waffle iron.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
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In another medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk gently to combine. Add one-third of the egg whites and stir gently with a rubber spatula. Add the remaining egg whites and fold gently with a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
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Cook according to the waffle maker’s instructions. Serve with your favorite waffle toppings; popular options are butter and syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Special Equipment: Belgian waffle maker
- Butter – Many recipes call for vegetable oil and I’ve tested this recipe using both. You can substitute vegetable oil, but I thought it gave the waffles a heavier feel and not as much flavor.
- Cinnamon – We LOVE this addition! It gives the waffles a little something extra in the flavor department, but you can omit it if you’d like.
- Milk – Use regular milk for this recipe, not buttermilk. Whole or 2% milk both work fine.
- Toppings: Our favorites include butter, syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit. If you want them for dessert or are celebrating a birthday, add some whipped cream or ice cream!
- Freezing: Allow them to cool completely, then wrap each one individually in plastic wrap, and freeze in a ziploc bag for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Use a toaster oven or a wire rack placed on a baking sheet in the oven; bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes – the waffles should be hot and crisp!
Calories: 304kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 191mg, Potassium: 290mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 514IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 151mg, Iron: 2mg
