Description
Classic Belgian Waffles are a delightful breakfast treat featuring a perfectly crisp exterior and a light, fluffy interior. Made with separated eggs, cultured butter, and vanilla extract, these waffles are easy to prepare and versatile for any morning. Serve them with whipped cream, maple syrup, and fresh berries to elevate your breakfast experience.
Ingredients
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Eggs
- 2 eggs, separated
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Plug in your waffle iron and allow it to preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and crisp waffles.
- Separate the eggs and whip the whites: Carefully separate the eggs, making sure no yolk gets into the whites. Place the yolks in a large bowl and transfer the whites to a stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- Combine yolks, sugar, and butter: In the large bowl with the yolks, whisk together the granulated sugar and melted Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add milk and vanilla: Pour in the milk and vanilla extract to the yolk mixture and whisk until well incorporated.
- Mix dry ingredients with wet: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until combined but still a bit lumpy to avoid overmixing the batter.
- Fold in whipped egg whites: Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter using a rubber spatula until no streaks remain, maintaining the airiness of the batter.
- Cook the waffles: Spray the preheated waffle iron with nonstick spray. Spoon in about 1 cup of batter or the amount recommended by your waffle iron manufacturer. Close the lid and cook for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter for a rich flavor that enhances the waffles.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Serve immediately with toppings like whipped cream, maple syrup, and fresh berries for best taste.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large waffle
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
