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Belgian Waffles

Name: Belgian Waffles
Cuisine: Belgium
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Eggs (separated); Milk; Butter (melted); Sugar; Baking powder; Vanilla extract; Salt; Pearl sugar (for Liège style)

A preheated, properly calibrated iron is half the waffle.

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classic Belgian wafflesLiège or Brussels waffles

The Chemistry in This Bake

Whipping air into the batter, then cooking it in a preheated iron held at a calibrated temperature.

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour
Eggs (separated)
Milk
Butter (melted)
Sugar
Baking powder
Vanilla extract
Salt
Pearl sugar (for Liège style)

Method

Whisk yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Mix in flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to a smooth batter.
Whip the whites to soft peaks and fold them in for extra lift.
Preheat the waffle iron fully and verify it holds an even, calibrated temperature.
Cook each waffle until deeply golden and crisp, 3-5 minutes.
Serve immediately with butter, cream, or berries.