My Favorite Belgian Waffle Recipe

by , posted on January 18th, 2013 in Cooking



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© photos Dave K Cooper

Everyone in our family looks forward to weekend mornings. The kids wake up, race downstairs and turn on the TV—something that’s banned during the school week. I wake up, brew coffee, fire up the skillet and get to work on making a batch of fluffy Belgian waffles. Dave brews his favorite strong tea (something he brought back from his visits to London over the years) and sets the table.

Once the waffles are ready and the bacon is crisp, we sit down and plan our day. It’s such a simple thing, and yet, those waffles? That breakfast? It’s become a family tradition. A delicious one.

Belgian Waffles
makes 8 waffles

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
dash salt
2 eggs – separated
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup milk
2 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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You’ll need three bowls. Combine dry ingredients in the largest bowl: flours, baking powder and salt. Mix to combine. Now separate the eggs, placing the whites in a fresh bowl and the yolks in another.

Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Now, it’s time for the yolks. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Add milk, melted butter and vanilla. Mix.

Add the yolk mixture to the flour mixture. Beat until you get a nice batter. Then fold in the whites.

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Ladle or spoon onto a hot waffle iron and cook until golden. Serve dusted with powdered sugar or drizzle with warm maple syrup.

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5 Responses to “My Favorite Belgian Waffle Recipe”

  1. Caroline Says:

    January 20th, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Holy smokes the photography here was GORGEOUS.

    Totally, totally want to try the recipe. We’re big pancake eaters here but we may have to switch to team waffle–looks like we are missing OUT.

    XO!!!

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    Jennifer Cooper Reply:
    January 21st, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Aww, thanks Caroline. I love the photos too. (and I passed along your compliment!)

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  2. Fan in the 22301 Says:

    January 25th, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I made this recipe twice already this week, it is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  3. Tara Says:

    January 28th, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    The waffles look great, but what I really want to know is where did you get that shirt??!! So cute…

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    Jennifer Cooper Reply:
    January 28th, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Thanks Tara! It’s from Banana Republic. One of those super sales they have after the holidays.

    A tragic thing happened to it though. One of the buttons snapped off and I haven’t been able to find a replacement one so I haven’t been able to wear it since. (I totally just pouted out my lower lip when I typed that sentence)

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