Homemade Belgian Waffles Recipe (Brussels Style)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

Separate egg yolks from egg whites, using three large eggs.

Sift all-purpose flour and salt together until smooth.

In a stand mixer, add warm milk, sugar, and active yeast, whisking vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

Let the mixture sit for 8-10 minutes until a raft forms on top.

Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the milk mixture, then melted unsalted butter.

Mix on medium speed until well combined.

Slowly add sifted flour to the mixture on low speed to avoid flour flying out.

Increase speed to medium until the batter is smooth and free of chunks.

Pour the batter into a bowl and wash the stand mixer bowl.

Whip egg whites in the stand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter gently.

Pour the batter into a measuring container (about one and a half quarts) and let it proof in a turned-off oven with the light on for one hour.

Preheat the waffle iron and spray with no stick spray before adding batter.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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