Belgian Waffles Recipe (2024)

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This Belgian Waffle Recipe is so delicious! Soft on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside! It is a perfect brunch recipe, since the dough is made the day before! Need a delicious recipe that will delight Mom on Mother’s Day? You’ve come to the right place.

Disclosure: I was invited to attend the Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship 2019 media event at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. I received free give aways and recipes. This is my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own.

The Senior PGA will be held in Rochester, at Oak HIll Country Club on May 23-26, 2019. Kitchenaid is sponsoring the event. There will be multiple celebrity chefs in attendance, giving cooking demonstrations.

Among the famous names are Chef Stephanie Izard, from Food Network, Chef Steve Eakins from Radio School, Chef Tom Colicchio co-founder of Gramercy Tavern in New York, Chef Joe Zolnierowski, from Nosh, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli of Food Network, among others. A pretty impressive list.

During the media event, Chef Christopher Roth, from Oak Hill Country Club and Chef Joe Zolnierowski, did demonstrations, as well.

Chef Christopher made these Belgium Waffles. He served them with smoked salmon eggs Benedict, which I really want to try! They were so delicious!

Chef Joe did an Apple Jack Pancake, which I will feature later in the month! That was equally delicious!

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During the event there was also a fun, friendly competition. Two teams tried to make the longest pasta sheet! 🙂 It was a draw, one taking points for being the longest and one for perfection.

If you have been following BCC for a while, you know that I own quite a few KitchenAid gadgets, my mixer being the most beloved! I have lots of attachments that help me do a variety of jobs, the juicer, grinder, sausage stuffer, slicer, and bread hook.

I have always been going to buy the pasta maker attachment, I would really like to make my own pasta! The only fear being, that once I make homemade pasta, it will ruin dry pasta for me for life! 😂 Check out KitchenAid to get information on all of their products!

What are Belgian Waffles?

Belgian Waffles originated at the Brussel’s World Fair in 1958. Traditional Belgian Waffles are made with yeast, not with baking powder for the leavening.

That is what gives them their fluffy texture. This article from Chowhound goes into more detail. If you let the dough rest overnight, as I did in this Belgian Waffles Recipe, the dough gets extra volume and is super light!

This recipe is ideal for Mother’s Day, Easter or Christmas, when you want to serve a nice breakfast, but don’t want to do all of the work in the morning. You will only have to cook the waffles, since the dough has risen overnight!

Pre-measure all of the ingredients.
Add to large mixing bowl.
Combine.

Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat waffle maker. Cook according to waffle maker manufacturers’ instructions. Serve with favorite syrup, fruit or do Eggs Benedict, for a fun twist!

Do You Need a Belgian Waffle Maker?

The short answer is yes. To get thick, crispy on the outside, fluffy and light on the inside waffles, you need a Belgian Waffle Maker. We have this Belgian Waffle Maker, which is affordable and stores easily in my cupboard.

Can Belgian Waffles Be Frozen

Yes. Belgian Waffles Freeze well. Separate individual waffles with waxed paper, so that they do not stick togehter. Reheat waffles in the toaster to get the crispy crust back. You can also reheat in the oven or toaster oven, on a parchment lined sheet.

Other Delicious Breakfast/ Brunch Recipes on Binky’s Culinary Carnival

Chicken and Bacon Quiche
Eggs Benedict
Corned Venison Hash and Eggs
Sweet Potato Waffles
Bacon Spinach Quiche
Jackie Kennedy’s Fluffy Waffles

Tools I Use to Make Belgian Waffles

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Belgian Waffles Recipe

This Belgian Waffle Recipe i so delicious! Soft on the outside and nice and crispy on the inside! It is a perfect brunch recipe, since the dough is made the day before! Need a delicious recipe that will delight Mom on Mother’s Day? You’ve come to the right place.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: European

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

rising time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 waffles

Ingredients

▢ 1.5 cups Milk
▢ 6 Tbsp Butter melted
▢ 2 Tbsp maple syrup
▢ 3/4 tsp Salt
▢ 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
▢ 2 eggs
▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
▢ 1.5 tsp 4-1/2 tsp. packets Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, leaving room for expansion since the mixture will rise.
Stir to combine; it’s OK if mixture isn’t perfectly smooth.
Cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour; the mixture will begin to bubble. You can cook waffles at this point, or refrigerate batter overnight and cook waffles the next day.
Preheat waffle iron. Spray, if needed. Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter onto the center of the iron. (Do this according to manufacturer's directions). Close the lid. Bake for recommended amount of time until waffle is golden brown. It took mine about 12 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.

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Notes

Recipe courtesy Chef Christopher Roth, Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY via KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship 2019.

Test the first waffle to ensure it is cooked all the way through and adjust time, if it’s not.

Easily freeze waffles in freezer in freezer bags.

Reheat waffles in toaster for crispy waffles or in the microwave for soft waffles. You can also do a combination of the two. Microwave for 30 seconds and then toast, whichever you prefer.

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Originally Published 4/1/19

FAQs

What makes a Belgian waffle different? ›

Belgian waffles are usually thicker than their American counterparts. These Belgian beauties are made with a recipe that includes yeasted batter and crunchy pearl sugar. Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

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Why are Belgian waffles so crispy? ›

Texture – In Belgian waffles, the eggs are separated. The yolks are whisked together with the other wet ingredients, while the whites are whipped to stiff peaks and then folded into the batter at the end. This creates a texture that is crisp on the outside and light and tender on the inside.

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Can you use a regular waffle maker to make Belgian waffles? ›

If you don't have a Belgian waffle maker, you can use a regular waffle maker. It likely won't create the larger, thicker, deeper grooves, but you may still end up with fluffier waffles. Keep in mind that the time it takes to make Belgian waffles may vary depending on serving size.

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What's the difference between pancake mix and Belgian waffle mix? ›

For one, waffle batter has a little bit more sugar, butter, and eggs than pancake batter. This helps make the waffles richer because they'll have a higher fat content. Alternatively, the pancake mix is thinner and easy to pour. The texture is another part of the equation.

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What are the 2 types of Belgian waffles? ›

We have two types of waffles in Belgium: the Liege waffle and the Brussels waffle. And you should know that the difference is very important for all true waffle lovers. They are both yeast waffles, but that is really where the similarities end.

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Is Belgian waffle batter different than regular waffle batter? ›

While sharing common ingredients like flour, eggs, milk and sugar, Belgian waffles stand out due to the incorporation of yeast in their batter, resulting in a lighter and fluffier texture. They also feature pearl sugar – a key component that caramelises during cooking, forming a sweet and crispy exterior.

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What is the secret to making crispy waffles? ›

7 Life Saving Tips to Make Crispy Waffles

Bring the Eggs to Room Temperature.
Grease the Waffle Iron With Cooking Spray.
Melt the Butter.
Add a Tint of Liquor to Your Baking.
Use Buttermilk.
Ran Out of Buttermilk? Try an Alternative.
Bake Them in the Oven for That Crisp Finish.

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Should you let waffle batter rest? ›

Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.

Why do restaurant waffles taste better? ›

A restaurant, on the other hand, will have an industrial cooker with a higher wattage plugged into a circuit designed for heavier loads. If you are asking about the waffle itself, my answer will be that most restaurants make their batter from scratch. Home waffles are usually made from a boxed mix like Bisquick.

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What happens if you use pancake batter in a waffle maker? ›

If you just put pancake batter into a waffle maker, chances are it will spill over the edges of the iron, burn, and create a mess. Also, they'll come out a bit flat and too crunchy, as opposed to having that fluffy soft center that you usually look for in a waffle.

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Can pancake mix be used as waffle mix? ›

To use your pancake mix to make waffles, you'll need to add a little extra oil to use it as a waffle recipe. Here's the formula: For every cup of dry pancake mix, just add 2 extra tablespoons of oil.

Are waffles healthier than pancakes? ›

So while a basic waffle might have more protein, a pancake has better macros and has 20 percent fewer calories than a waffle. Waffles also tend to have more refined sugar in them than pancakes. Amy Goodson, who worked for the Dallas Cowboys, said that “pancakes are easier to turn healthy”.

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Why are they called Belgian waffles? ›

Initially calling his product “Brussels” waffle, he soon changed it to “Bel-Gem” waffle, realizing most Americans associated Brussels with sprouts and didn't know it was a Belgian city (not to mention, his homeland's capital). Over time, the name morphed into “Belgian” waffles.

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What is the difference between German waffles and Belgian waffles? ›

In comparison to thick, rectangular Belgian waffles, German waffles are typically baked in a heart-shaped waffle maker and are much thinner. The batter has more sugar which makes the waffles incredibly delicious on their own. Belgian Liege waffles are typically sweeter as the batter includes pearl sugar.

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What are non Belgian waffles called? ›

American waffles

A traditional American waffle is much thinner and denser than a Belgian one made with yeast. American waffles also have much smaller pockets, which make them ideal for holding syrup or gravy along with the usual waffle toppings of fruit, powdered sugar or whipped cream.

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