Belgian Waffles
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Belgian Waffles

Prep
15 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
6
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups warm milk (110°F)
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray or melted butter for waffle iron

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes until slightly bubbly.

  4. 4

    In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

  5. 5

    Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  6. 6

    Preheat Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease with cooking spray or melted butter.

  7. 7

    Pour appropriate amount of batter (usually ¾ to 1 cup) into the center of the waffle iron.

  8. 8

    Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  9. 9

    Remove carefully and serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar as desired.

  10. 10

    "title": "Belgian Waffles",

  11. 11

    "total_time": "35 minutes",

  12. 12

    "prep_time": "15 minutes",

  13. 13

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