Belgian Waffles

Belgian waffles are tender and flavorful waffles made with yeast. They're great topped with butter, whipped cream and fresh fruit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 506 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 egg whites
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 ¾ cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• ¾ cup butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of the warm milk and the melted butter. Stir in the yeast mixture, sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 cups milk alternately with the flour, ending with the flour. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks; fold into the batter. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat the waffle iron. Brush with oil and spoon about 1/2 cup (or as recommended by manufacturer) onto center of iron. Close the lid and bake until it stops steaming and the waffle is golden brown. Serve immediately or keep warm in 200 degree oven.