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Belgian Waffles

This is no ordinary waffle recipe! These Belgian waffles are light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior, a chewy center, and deep pockets to hold all of your favorite toppings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Belgian Waffle, Belgian Waffle Recipe, Best Waffle Recipe
Servings: 3 Belgian Waffles
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Niki Medlin

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs separated
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • your favorite toppings

Instructions

  • Heat the waffle iron
  • Add egg yolks and buttermilk to a large bowl and beat together
  • To the egg yolk and buttermilk mixture, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix together
  • Stir in the melted butter
  • Beat the egg whites into soft peaks and fold in to batter
  • Spray waffle iron with cooking spray
  • Add 1/4 cup to each quarter of the waffle iron, or 1 cup total
  • Bake until golden brown, about 3 minutes

Notes

If you don't have buttermilk on hand, add 2 Tbsp vinegar to a measuring bowl, fill up to the 2 cup mark with milk and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Put your cooked waffles on a rack, on a baking sheet, in the oven at 200 degrees to keep them warm.
Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1411mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 4.6mg