Ingredients
all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm milk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, pearl sugar (for Liège waffles)
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter.
- Let batter rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Notes
- For crispier waffles, let the batter ferment overnight.
- Liège waffles require pearl sugar for caramelization.
- Store leftover waffles in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes per waffle
- Category: Breakfast,
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Belgian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g,
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Belgian waffles, gaufres, Brussels waffles, Liège waffles, homemade waffles