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Fluffy Belgian Waffles

Fluffy and Crispy Belgian Waffles
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Brunch

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs separated
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups whole milk or buttermilk room temp
  • 1 teaspoon malt powder
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Separate the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, oil, and vanilla, stir until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined. Flour should still be visible. Leave the batter to sit for about five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, with a stand mixer, whip the egg whites and begin whipping at high speed. Gradually add in the sugar. Whip until stiff, moist peaks. Don't overbeat the egg whites! Set the meringue aside.
  • Turn your waffle iron on a high heat and spray the inside well with cooking spray. Set the heat according to the manufacturer's directions. While the iron is preheating, fold the egg whites into the batter. Don't overmix, but ensure the batter is mixed enough. Just fold until combined. Some lumps are fine and recommended in the batter.
  • Once your iron is properly heated pour about a ½ cup to ¾ cup of batter into the machine. Cook on medium-high heat for a few minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for a couple of minutes on the second side. My machine takes about 5-8 minutes to cook a waffle to a nice golden crisp texture. All machines will differ so play around with your machine's settings. Enjoy the waffles warm with syrup, butter, fruit, whipped cream, or any topping you'd like!

Notes

All waffle irons are different. I recommend a heavy-duty iron. These irons will give you the perfect crisp texture you're looking for. I have a Waring Pro waffle maker. Anything like that will do. Play with the settings. Once you nail the timing and heat settings, you'll always get a crisp, golden waffle. Feel free to add some chocolate chips, cinnamon, or fruit to the waffle batter. Add once the batter is poured into the machine. Note that if you're adding fruit, the moisture will cause the waffles to need to be cooked a bit longer.