Can you even contain your excitement!? I mean- oh, the possibilities!
I saw an idea online for a waffle party, and thought it was the perfect idea for Jude’s 1st birthday.
I set out to find the perfect waffle recipe, but they all kept falling short.
We’re talking a dozen failed recipes.
Looked online. Looked through cookbooks. Tried it all! I adapted and adjusted, but for the life of me, couldn’t get the right balance! In my head, I wanted free-hotel-continental-breakfast waffles. Know which ones I mean? Well, a month later (just in time for the party), and after the 12th recipe, I’m here to share my secrets and the final version…
How to make Crispy Belgian Waffles
Here are my tips for making the BEST belgian waffles:
Perfect Belgian Waffle recipe ingredients
–1/4 c. cornstarch
–1 tsp. vanilla
How to make the Best Belgian Waffles
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar using a whisk to combine well.
9. Place waffles directly on the oven racks. (And don’t stack them!)*
Perfect Crispy Belgian Waffles
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1/4 c. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp. butter melted
- 1 c. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Heat waffle maker
- Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar using a whisk to combine well.
- Beat the egg yolk with a whisk until smooth. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and butter.
- Combine the milk mixture with the dry ingredients. Stir until mostly smooth.
- Whisk the egg white to stiff peaks using an electric mixer or blender.
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter. Cook waffles according to waffle maker instructions.
- Place waffles directly on the oven racks until ready to serve. (And don't stack them!)
Notes
Nutrition
*Since I was making these for a party, I needed 25 waffles. Taking 3 minutes per waffle to cook, I needed them to stay crisp while the others baked! This is kind of in impossible feat, or so I thought… The trick was to place the waffles in an oven set to 200, directly on the oven racks (not on plates or pans!). Each one was just right! I can’t believe it worked. It worked! I’ve made this recipe since the party, and the oven trick is the key- they always stay perfectly crisp.
^^ Waffle station.
^^ Fruit toppings.
^^ Donuts & milk. Because you can never have too many carbs…. :-/
^^ Topped w/ melted butter, fruit, whipped cream, and a little bacon on the side!
^^ Ok, and now, my favorite way to eat waffles! My favorite restaurant growing up in Ohio had this on the menu, and my grandma would let me order it as my meal every time! (Grandmas are the best, yes!?) Warm waffles topped with ice cream and hot fudge. I mean, just the best. Making these at home for the first time was an out of body experience, let me tell you!
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Crisp Belgian Waffle recipe with 4 tips that make these the BEST waffles ever! Simple waffle recipe that everyone loves.
Marlys Folly says
I make waffles all the time and I am going to try using cornstarch in my batter and see if it changes anything. I agree that egg whites need to be whipped .separately ~ it is the only way.. Thanks for sharing this at Foodie Friends Friday.
mickeydownunder says
G'day! Love waffles!<br />Thanks for sharing at this week's Foodie Friends Friday Foods We Loved from Childhood Party<br />Cheers! Joanne<br />http://whatsonthelist.net
Cheryl King says
You've really been cooking up a storm with recipes I would love to have your share at my Easter/Passover Recipe Roundup! I really hope to see you there @ http://mommasangelbaby.com
Sarah says
About how many waffles does this recipe make?
Jessica says
Depending on your waffle maker, it will yield 3-4 waffles.
Alli says
I just made these for the kids (ok and me) after a disappointing visit to a ‘great’ cafe left us all thinking we could do better ourselves…. and yes, perfect recipe. I’ve used some cornstarch before but using that much made it delicious and crispy. And the syrup did not soak in but sat on top, yum.
Thank you!
Alison says
We love this recipe too! Way to be super mom and do better than the cafe! So glad you were able to have a better experience at home!