Classic Belgian Waffles
A simple and delicious recipe for classic Belgian waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease if necessary.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per waffle.
- Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra crispy waffles, you can place them on a wire rack in a warm oven while you cook the remaining waffles. Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a hint of spice.