Tasty Belgian Waffles: Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside
A tasty batter enhances whatever toppings you add!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 250 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 1/2 c buttermilk or 1 1/2 c milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar Let this substitution sit together for 5 minutes before adding to batter.)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Non-stick spray
Instructions
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Preheat your waffle iron.
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Preheat your oven to 200 degrees to hold pre-made waffles until serving.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla and almond extracts.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
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In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
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According to your waffle iron's directions, spray waffle iron with non-stick spray.
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Pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4- 5 minutes, depending on your waffle iron. (Mine was 5 minutes.)
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Put waffles on rack of oven to keep warm.
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Repeat with the remaining batter.
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Serve immediately with your favorite toppings: butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit or fruit syrup, whipped cream, etc.
Papa and Mimi just finished enjoying a Sunday night dinner of these tasty Belgian waffles! With 2 extracts adding in flavor, these Belgian beauties stole the show. We think you will like them as well.