Belgian waffle recipe
Belgian waffles Belgian waffles are crisp, light and perfect for a special breakfast. You can dress them up with savoury toppings or go for fresh strawberries and softly whipped cream. Don't get us started on the dessert options! To get those extra deep pockets traditionally found in a Brussels-style waffle, you will need a Belgian waffle iron. But they taste as nice in a normal waffle iron, too. 125g/4½oz plain flour1 tsp baking powder1 tbsp caster sugar150ml/¼ pint whole milk2 free-range eggs, separated40g/1½oz unsalted butter, melted1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean pastesaltstrawberries, to servewhipped cream, to servemaple syrup or icing sugar, to serve 125g/4½oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp caster sugar 150ml/¼ pint whole milk 2 free-range eggs, separated 40g/1½oz unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste salt strawberries, to serve whipped cream, to serve maple syrup or icing sugar, to serve Method Preheat your Belgian waffle iron on the hob over a medium heat; if using an electric waffle maker, heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You can make these waffles with a standard waffle iron, but the mixture will make more (thinner) waffles. Sift the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle.In a jug, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold firm, but not stiff, peaks. Using a large spoon, fold the egg whites into the batter mixture until just combined but do not over-mix.Spoon the batter into the waffle iron – how much you need will depend on the size of your iron or machine – and cook on the hob for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and well risen, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep warm while you cook the remaining waffles. Serve with fruit and whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar, or serve them simply with maple syrup. Preheat your Belgian waffle iron on the hob over a medium heat; if using an electric waffle maker, heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You can make these waffles with a standard waffle iron, but the mixture will make more (thinner) waffles. Preheat your Belgian waffle iron on the hob over a medium heat; if using an electric waffle maker, heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You can make these waffles with a standard waffle iron, but the mixture will make more (thinner) waffles. Sift the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Sift the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. In a jug, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. In a jug, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold firm, but not stiff, peaks. Using a large spoon, fold the egg whites into the batter mixture until just combined but do not over-mix. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold firm, but not stiff, peaks. Using a large spoon, fold the egg whites into the batter mixture until just combined but do not over-mix. Spoon the batter into the waffle iron – how much you need will depend on the size of your iron or machine – and cook on the hob for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and well risen, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep warm while you cook the remaining waffles. Spoon the batter into the waffle iron – how much you need will depend on the size of your iron or machine – and cook on the hob for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and well risen, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep warm while you cook the remaining waffles. Serve with fruit and whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar, or serve them simply with maple syrup. Serve with fruit and whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar, or serve them simply with maple syrup.