Classic Belgian Yeast Waffles

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Instant yeast can be faster and easier to use.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

In a large mixing bowl mix the flour, cinnamon and salt and set aside.

In a second bowl, a medium bowl, place the yeast, a pinch of sugar from the measured sugar and 1/3 cup of warm water. Set aside to proof for 10 minutes.

In a third bowl place the egg whites and whip until soft peaks form. Set aside.

With a whisk attachment on a hand mixer or stand mixer, whisk the sugar into the yeast mixture. Whisk in the egg yolks, remaining water, milk and melted butter. Whisk until the egg-milk mixture is pale yellow.

With a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk in the whipped egg whites. Cover the batter and allow to set out room temperature for an hour, or place in the fridge until the next day.

When ready to make the waffles, take the waffle batter out of the fridge for 30 minutes, while getting the Belgian waffle iron hot, according to manufacturer's instructions.

Once the Belgian waffle maker is hot, if it requires non-stick cooking spray, spray a light mist now. Many are non-stick so check with the instructions of your machine. Place enough batter to quickly coat the bottom of the waffle grid, about 1/3 cup, then close the machine to cook the waffle, about a minute or as indicated by the machine you have. Sometimes the first waffle is the tester waffle, but the rest will go quickly.

If serving right away, keep in a warm 200 degrees oven until all the waffles are cooked. If serving at another time, set each waffle on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely to maintain the crispy texture, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. When ready to serve, place on a baking sheet and warm in a 250 degree oven until waffles are warm.

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