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!
