Best 6 Homemade Belgian Waffles From Scratch Recipes

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Are you craving that crispy, fluffy, and delicious Belgian waffle experience without leaving your home? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will take you through the steps of creating the perfect homemade Belgian waffles with a recipe that guarantees a delightful culinary adventure. From gathering the essential ingredients to mastering the art of achieving that golden-brown perfection, we'll cover everything you need to know to impress your family and friends with this classic breakfast or brunch treat. Put on your apron, gather your utensils, and let's embark on a delightful journey to waffle-making excellence!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BELGIAN WAFFLES



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Belgian waffles are tender and flavorful waffles made with yeast. They're great topped with butter, whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Provided by Bobbi Jo

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 egg yolks
2 ¾ cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
¾ cup butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of the warm milk and the melted butter. Stir in the yeast mixture, sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 cups milk alternately with the flour, ending with the flour. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks; fold into the batter. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the waffle iron. Brush with oil and spoon about 1/2 cup (or as recommended by manufacturer) onto center of iron. Close the lid and bake until it stops steaming and the waffle is golden brown. Serve immediately or keep warm in 200 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 129.9 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 621.7 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

THE BEST BELGIAN WAFFLES



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These waffles are super crisp on the outside, light as a feather inside and so scrumptious! Avoid removing them from the waffle iron too soon; they should be a golden brown. Enjoy!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6 waffles, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Oil the waffle maker.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • In separate bowl, separate egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, oil , and vanilla, stir slightly.
  • Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in egg whites.
  • Cook in waffle iron on medium-high heat for around 5-10 minutes.

CLASSIC BELGIAN WAFFLES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 8 to 10 (4 by 4-inch) waffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups milk
non-stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. In 1 medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a second bowl use the wooden spoon to beat together the egg yolks and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and eggs have turned a pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk to the eggs and whisk to combine. Combine the egg-milk mixture with the flour mixture and whisk just until blended. Do not over mix. In third bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not overmix! Coat the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour enough batter in iron to just cover waffle grid. Close and cook as per manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

TRUE BELGIAN WAFFLES



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It was on a visit to my husband's relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These homemade waffles are great with any kind of topping: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, fried apples, powdered sugar or whipped topping. -Rose Delemeester, St. Charles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 waffles (about 4-1/2 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced fresh strawberries or syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with strawberries or syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 41g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

OVERNIGHT BELGIAN WAFFLES



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I've always loved those big, thick, crisp waffles that you buy from street carts in Brussels. I tried to make them for years, but sadly, mine always came out thin and soggy. I finally decided to tackle the problem, and I came up with these delicious yeasty Belgian waffles. You make them almost entirely the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is stir in some eggs and heat up the waffle iron. (You'll need a special Belgian waffle maker, but these are so good, they're worth having the extra piece of equipment around.) Because this batter rises overnight, the waffles are incredibly light and flavorful. I like to serve them piled high with sliced bananas, sprinkled with toasted coconut and drizzled with warm maple syrup.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 8h40m

Yield 10 to 12 large waffles

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups lukewarm whole milk (90 degrees F to 100 degrees F)
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for the waffle iron
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 extra-large eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Sliced bananas, toasted coconut, warm maple syrup and creme fraiche, for serving
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, at room temperature
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • The night before, combine the water, yeast and sugar in a very large bowl (the batter will expand enormously). Allow it to stand for about 5 minutes, until the yeast dissolves and the mixture has started to foam, which tells you the yeast is active. Stir in the milk, butter, honey, vanilla and salt. Add the flour and whisk until the batter is smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to sit overnight at a cool room temperature.
  • The next morning, heat a Belgian waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and brush the top and bottom with melted butter. Beat the eggs together with the baking soda and whisk them into the batter until combined. Pour just enough of the batter onto the hot waffle iron to cover the grids (? to 1/2 cup each, depending on your waffle maker), close and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat, until the waffles are golden brown.
  • Cut them apart with a small knife, if necessary, and remove them with a fork. Repeat the process until all of the batter has been used. Serve the waffles hot with sliced bananas, toasted coconut, maple syrup and creme fraiche and let everyone help themselves.
  • Make-Ahead Plan
  • Prepare the batter the night before. Cook the waffles up to 1 hour ahead and let sit on sheet pans at room temperature. Reheat for 10 minutes in a 350 degrees F oven, turning once.

FLUFFY BELGIAN WAFFLES



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The perfect amount of batter for 3 fluffy waffles in my Belgian waffle maker.

Provided by LadyBeedough

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Belgian

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour

Steps:

  • Spray a Belgian waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Beat eggs with a whisk until fluffy. Beating slightly after each ingredient, first add milk, then oil, sugar, salt, baking powder, all-purpose flour, and finally whole wheat flour; do not overbeat.
  • Pour 3/4 cup batter into the center of the hot waffle iron, spreading with a metal knife if necessary. Close the iron and bake until it stops steaming, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on your iron. Carefully remove cooked waffle with a fork and repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 130.5 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 762.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting waffles. Look for high-quality flour, sugar, butter, and eggs.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the waffles tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, resulting in lighter, fluffier waffles.
  • Cook the waffles on a hot waffle iron: A hot waffle iron will help to create crispy waffles with a golden brown exterior.
  • Don't overcrowd the waffle iron: Overcrowding the waffle iron will prevent the waffles from cooking evenly. Cook the waffles in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the waffles immediately: Waffles are best served immediately after they are cooked. They can be served with a variety of toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Making Belgian waffles from scratch is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you can make delicious, fluffy waffles that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. So next time you're in the mood for waffles, give this recipe a try!

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