Whenever people asked me what my favorite thing about Belgium is, I always say the food! These Homemade Belgian Waffles are inspired by a rainy few days I spent in this little European country a few years ago. Because it rained so much while we were there, we took comfort in finding little eateries like the cozy House of waffles in the medieval city of Bruges.
So how do Belgian waffles differ from regular waffles? Well, to start with they are thicker because they are made in waffle irons that have deeper ridges. The batter they use in Belgium also contains a leavening agent or egg whites so they tend to be lighter than the traditional waffles we are used to. The secret to light waffles in my recipe is to use baking powder and to beat the egg whites separately.
To make Homemade Belgian Waffles, you will need the following ingredients:
Lightly spray a waffle iron with non stick cooking spray and preheat.
Mix 2 ¼ cups of flour, a tablespoon of baking powder, 3 tablespoons of sugar, ½ a teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl beat the whites of two eggs together with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, whisk the yolks of two eggs, ½ a cup of vegetable oil, 2 cups of milk, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract together.
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the bowl which contains the dry ingredients and mix well.
Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron. Cook the waffles according to the waffle iron manufacturer's directions.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings on the side. I love to serve mine with butter, syrup, berries and powdered sugar.
These Homemade Belgian Waffles will bring a taste of Belgium to your weekend kitchen! Remember to tag #CookMeRecipes in your social posts when you make these irresistable waffles!
Simply amazing! Kids loved it!
Simply the best!
Superb recipe, reminded me of Bruges waffles.
OMG, these waffles are the bomb! They remind me of the cozy cafes in Bruges during my trip! So easy to whip up too!
Simply the best!
These waffles brought back memories of cozy Bruges days! Yum!
Delicious and easy!
I made these waffles for brunch and they turned out superb! It's like tasting Belgium again. Perfect comfort food for a rainy day.
Superb waffles! Made these for my family brunch, and everyone loved them! Crispy outside, fluffy inside — just like in Belgium! Can't wait to make them again!
These Homemade Belgian Waffles took me right back to Bruges! I made them on a cozy rainy weekend, and they were so light and fluffy. The recipe is super simple, and I love the deep ridges. Topped with fruit, they were a true delight.
OMG, these Belgian waffles are just the best! Reminds me of my trip to Bruges when it rained nonstop. We found this cute little joint that made the yummiest waffles. This recipe is super easy and the waffles come out light and fluffy. Totally feeling proud to make these at home!
Absolutely delicious waffles!
Superb! Made these waffles for my kids last weekend, and they couldn't get enough! Reminds me of our trip to Belgium. So light and fluffy—perfect for cozy mornings. Will def make again!
Deliciously easy waffles!
These Homemade Belgian Waffles are just superb! I made them for my kids on a rainy weekend, and they loved them. The texture is light and fluffy, exactly how I remember them from Bruges. This recipe is now a family favorite for sure.
