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
–cornstarch
How to make the Best Belgian Waffles
Preheat all the things
Start Making the Batter
Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and sugar using a whisk to combine well.
Whisk Egg Whites
Combine it all
Cook & Serve
Serve, or place waffles directly on the oven racks to keep warm until you’re ready to serve them. (And don’t stack them!)*
Perfect Crispy Belgian Waffles
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 eggs yolks divided from whites
- 2 TBSP butter melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Heat waffle maker to highest setting.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, 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.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer or blender.
- Carefully but thoroughly 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.
^^ 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.
Katie says
I haven’t made the recipe yet but am intrigued by the ingredient list! I read cookbooks like novels and am currently in the process of waffle research. Using cornstarch to sub-out some flour makes a lighter flour ie. a great substitution when recipes call for cake flour is to use a mix of all-purpose flour and cornstarch (off the top of my head my normal go to ratio is 1:7). It will totally work here. Also, there is very little fat in this recipe which is going to make them much less dense. I’ve seen a lot of recipes call for vegetable oil in order to achieve the crispness but often the amount of liquid fat is doubled from this one. I can’t wait to see how this works out. I’ll re-post if I get the chance to make these in the near future. Thank you so much for sharing a unique recipe!
Alison says
Thank you for your thoughts Katie! I would love to hear what you think if you get the chance to make these!
Kaylyn says
I absolutely love this recipe, it is my family’s favorite and a staple Sunday breakfast item each week. I want to make my batter ahead if time to store. would I need to combine all ingrediants except for the egg whites and store in sealed containers or would it keep with the egg whites over night? Thank you!
Jessica says
I’d wait & add the egg whites just before cooking the waffles Kaylyn. Glad you like them!
Heather Robbins says
These waffles are the BEST Belgium waffles i have ever made. I went on a quest trying to find the best recipe that wasn’t soggy the moment it hit the plate. Omg. Im obsessed!
I must have been through 6 different recipes in the past month, and now I dont have to look anymore!
Thanks so much!
Like your blog post said…we have always loved the waffles from the hotel waffle station and mine never did turn out good at home. It has been such a bummer.
Yesenia says
These are the best home made waffles I’ve tried, I’ve been on a mission to find a good recipe and after taking one bite I knew my search was over! I’ve made this a few times and they never disappoint. These are nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and they hold nicely in a low warm oven while cooking the rest of the batter.
Jessica says
I’m SO GLAD to hear you enjoy them! YES! THey’re our favorites too. : )
Sara says
THE. BEST. And the perfect amount for a family of 4 when the kids split one. Today I tried something new: the juice of 1/2 a lemon added to the last waffle’s batter & cooked a smidge longer to offset the extra liquid. Then topped with blueberries, toasted almond slices, whipped cream and the zest of the whole lemon. It was a spiritual experience. 😀
Sami Grace says
My daughter just had twins. We make waffles for the freezer for obvious reasons. This recipe was just perfect. I love the light texture and if left to cool completely and warmed up in a toaster they are perfect for us.
Jessica says
So glad you enjoyed them!!
Liketobake says
Excellent recipe! We have made it twice.
Alison says
Love it when a recipe can become a repeat recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Harrison says
Do you recommend sifting the dry ingredients?
Nellie says
I never do, but you can definitely do that if you prefer!
Vee says
I cannot tell you how many different Belgian waffle recipes I have tried, only to be disappointed every single time. This recipe is so perfect ! The batter is much thinner than any recipe I have made previously which must be part of the reason these turn out so well. Thank you thank you thank you
Alison says
I love to hear this Vee! So happy this recipe has been a win for you!
Rosari says
Hi from Indonesia.. I really want to try your recipe.. sound good and all the comments I read said it was good and crispy, several recipe I tried not give me crispy waffle.
But sorry to ask, can you give me recipe in metric ? I’m not so good in cup measuring
Janyce says
This is absolutely THE best waffle recipe! I wouldn’t change a thing! Even my fussy hubby love’s these! Thanks so much!
Monika says
I might be in the minority but I really didn’t care for these. I don’t think it’s the recipe itself so much as I don’t like what the egg whites do to the texture. It’s was worth a try but I do prefer a waffle with some weight. Too light and the interior texture gave off soggy vibes.
Jessica says
Appreciate the feedback Monika!
Shay says
The batter definitely doesn’t make 4 waffles. You also need to fill them extra full when cooking to ensure they don’t come out flat. I like a waffle that is crispy with more body than these.
Jo says
Best recipe ever! I will only make these from now on. Love all your advice. They were a hit. Thanks for sharing.