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Homemade breakfast waffles topped with berries

Belgian Waffle Recipe

Jennifer Ryan
These homemade Belgian waffles are crisp on the outside, light and fluffy inside, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Whipped egg whites are folded into the batter for extra lift, then the waffles cook until golden in a hot waffle iron.
4.7 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 398 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
    Open waffle maker with a patterned cooking surface ready for batter.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
    3¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
    A bowl of flour with a whisk, ready for waffle preparation.
  • Place the egg yolks in one bowl and the egg whites in another. Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then set them aside.
    2 large eggs
    Whipped egg whites on beaters above a bowl of fluffy mixture.
  • Add the egg yolks, oil, milk, and vanilla extract to a separate bowl or measuring jug. Whisk until combined.
    ½ cup sunflower oil, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    A bowl of batter being whisked for a waffle recipe.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is combined. Do not overmix.
    A bowl of waffle batter with a whisk, ready for cooking.
  • Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter. The batter should look thick and airy.
    A spatula mixing whipped egg whites into a bowl of waffle batter.
  • Lightly coat the hot waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray if needed.
    Open waffle maker with a patterned cooking surface ready for batter.
  • Add batter to the preheated waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your machine. Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crisp.
    Bowl of waffle batter with a wooden spatula, ready for cooking.
  • Cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp. Timing will depend on your waffle iron, but most Belgian waffles take a few minutes.
    Batter cooking in a waffle maker, showing a smooth, bubbling surface.
  • Remove from the waffle iron and top with your favorite toppings.
    Freshly cooked waffle in a waffle maker, ready for serving.
  • Serve your freshly cooked waffles immediately and enjoy.
    Homemade breakfast waffles topped with berries

Notes

  • Let the waffle iron preheat fully before adding batter.
  • Fold the egg whites in gently to keep the batter light.
  • Do not overfill the waffle iron, or the batter may overflow.
  • Cooking time depends on your waffle maker. The waffle is usually ready when it is golden, and the steam has slowed.
  • To keep waffles crisp, place cooked waffles on a wire rack in a 200°F (95°C) oven while you finish the batch.
  • Avoid stacking hot waffles, as trapped steam can make them soft.
  • Leftover waffles can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated in a toaster, oven, or air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 166IUCalcium: 178mgIron: 3mg
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