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Crispy Belgian Waffles Recipe Easy Homemade Golden Perfection

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Crispy Belgian waffles that are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and a special technique of beating egg whites separately for extra fluffiness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
  • 1¾ cups (420ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron and let it heat up fully, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  3. Separate the eggs, placing yolks in a medium bowl and whites in a large clean bowl.
  4. To the egg yolks, add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold a third of the egg whites into the batter to lighten it, then fold in the rest carefully.
  8. Lightly grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  9. Pour about ¾ cup (180ml) of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Remove the waffle carefully and place on a wire rack to keep crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.

Notes

For gluten-free waffles, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and plant-based milk. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep waffles tender. Use a wire rack to cool waffles to maintain crispiness. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster or oven, not microwave.

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