Description
Crispy, fluffy, golden Belgian waffles made with whipped egg whites for a light texture and deep pockets perfect for syrup. A classic homemade waffle recipe ideal for weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour – 2 cups
Granulated sugar – 2 tbsp
Baking powder – 2 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Eggs, separated – 2 large
Whole milk – 1 3/4 cups
Unsalted butter, melted – 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
(Optional) Cinnamon – 1/2 tsp
(Optional) Mini chocolate chips – 1/2 cup
(Optional) Blueberries – 1 cup
(Optional) Orange zest – 1 tsp
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Separate the eggs, placing whites in a clean bowl for whipping.
3. Whisk egg yolks with milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
5. Whip egg whites to soft peaks and fold them carefully into the batter.
6. Preheat the waffle iron and lightly oil the plates.
7. Ladle batter into the hot waffle maker and cook until golden and crisp.
8. Serve immediately with syrup, butter, fruit, or powdered sugar.
Notes
For yeasted waffles: Replace baking powder with 1 1/2 tsp active yeast and let batter rest 1 hour or overnight.
For extra crisp waffles: Add 1 extra tablespoon of melted butter.
To keep waffles warm and crisp: Place on a wire rack in a 200°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American