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This Belgian Waffles Recipe is the bee’s knees!
I am most definitely a breakfast person. I never skip it, and not just because of the old “it’s the most important meal of the day” adage. It’s really because breakfast is so fun to make. Especially when it’s an easy waffle recipe for the best homemade waffles like this one. And honestly you can sometimes get away with calling something “breakfast” when really you are just eating a quasi-legitimized dessert first thing in the morning. But it’s okay because it’s not dessert, it’s BREAKFAST, right?!
What are Belgian waffles?
Belgian waffles are deliciously fluffy with tender crisp edges and larger holes than the traditional waffle shape. They are made with a delicious and easy waffle batter that can be whipped up in minutes, then poured into a belgian waffle maker with a large grid pattern and cooked until golden brown.
Belgian waffle vs regular waffle
I grew up with a regular waffle maker in our house that made waffles with a smaller grid and smaller holes, but those are actually harder to find these days! Belgian waffles tend to be thicker and fluffier, with a larger waffle grid pattern to them.
Why this Belgian Waffle Recipe works
Belgian waffles are a typically a little sweeter and have more butter in the waffle batter, which makes them richer than your standard buttermilk waffle. In Belgium waffles are frequently served by street vendors as a dessert.
Belgian waffle makers have a larger grid pattern than a classic waffle iron. This provides them with large, deep squares and their signature look. You can use this recipe with any waffle maker, though.
There is actually another variety of Belgian waffle known as the Liege waffle that is made with a yeast dough. They are SO good, but this recipe is more like what we think of as Belgian waffles in the U.S.A. American-style Belgian waffles, if you will.
Belgian Waffle ingredients
Eggs: The eggs are separated, with the whites beaten and gently folded in to create light and fluffy waffles. Flour: I use unbleached all-purpose flour in this recipe and in most of my baking unless I specify otherwise. Milk: I use regular milk (not buttermilk) in this recipe. Whole milk is best but we have even used 2% or non-fat milk and they still turn out great. Baking Powder: This leavening agent is what helps you get large fluffy waffles.
How to make Belgian waffles
How to serve Belgian Waffles
Waffles are always fantastic when topped with butter and maple syrup. But nutella with sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries, fruit syrups or jams, apple pie filling, or even peanut butter are also all delicious toppings for Belgian waffles.
Fresh fruit & cream – Nothing is better than a freshly made hot belgian waffle with sliced strawberries or your favorite seasonal fruit and homemade whipped cream piled on top! Syrup – Pour your favorite syrup over the top of your favorites and the grid pattern will collect it so you get delicious maple or buttermilk syrup in every bite! Go the savory route – Serve your belgian waffles with some fried chicken and hot honey for delicious chicken and waffles!
Crispy Belgian Waffle Recipe storage
If you aren’t going to eat all of your waffles at once, you can let them cool completely on a wire rack, then freeze in a single layer in the freezer for an hour or two. Once frozen solid, transfer the waffles to a freezer-safe ziploc bag for longer-term storage. They will keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months. To enjoy, reheat in a toaster or air fryer until crisp and hot.
Belgian Crispy Belgian Waffle Recipe tips Recipe tips
Don’t overmix the batter! It’s okay if there are lumps in the batter after adding the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients or after adding the egg whites. Over-mixing can lead to rubbery, flat Belgian waffles instead of light and fluffy ones. Adjustments: If you want to make these waffles a little healthier, you can decrease the amount of butter by half without changing any of the other ingredients. They won’t be quite as rich and amazing, but still darn good waffles.
Crispy Belgian Waffle Recipe storage
Freezing instructions:
These waffles freeze well for a quick breakfast on busy days. To freeze a batch of waffles, lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper after they have been cooked, then stick them in the freezer for 1-2 hours. After that, transfer the waffles to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or other airtight container for longer term storage of up to 3 months.
Reheating waffles:
You can stick frozen homemade waffles right into the toaster or toaster oven to reheat until they are hot all the way through and crispy on the outside. You could even place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and reheat lots at once in a 325 degree oven for 6-8 minutes. I have even used my air fryer with good results and it only takes a couple of minutes from them to crisp up.
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