Classic Belgian Waffles

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Quick Breads

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (144)

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Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 (4 by 4-inch) waffles

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 3 min
Total:: 13 min

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Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups milk
non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. In 1 medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a second bowl use the wooden spoon to beat together the egg yolks and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and eggs have turned a pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk to the eggs and whisk to combine. Combine the egg-milk mixture with the flour mixture and whisk just until blended. Do not over mix. In third bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not overmix! Coat the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour enough batter in iron to just cover waffle grid. Close and cook as per manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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C Monica Oswego, IL 01-31-2010
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LOVE THESE WAFFLES!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have tried so many recipes and this one, is the perfect one for me! It was love at first bite! I loved it's airyness and... crispyness. My whole family loved them and from now on, this is our official waffle recipe!Read more
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Glen Kansas City, MO 01-25-2010
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FlavorKakes
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I found the recipe great. I just happened to have discovered an add water only mix at a hotel I was staying at and then... recently discovered it on Amazon. Heartland Food Products makes FlavorKakes and actually invented this type of add water only mix and has been improving it for the past 25 years.. No waste...Read more
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Leona Maineville, OH 01-24-2010
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The Best Belgian Waffles We have ever made
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We have tried many Belgian waffle recipes and this is the one we will stick with from now on. They were light and crispy... and tasted very good. They are not hard to make and use ingredients most of us have on hand. For the people who complained about the recipe, I can only guess they did not fold in the egg whites as told to do or they did not use cake flour. Thanks Emeril for the recipe. Leona Cincinnati, OHRead more
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Lynne tampa, FL 01-24-2010
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Best waffle recipe I've tried
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been experimenting and this is the best. It did seem runnier than others but turned out just fine.
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Marisa Long beach, CA 01-22-2010
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These are the greatest!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made them last week and they were seriously like clouds...but I just now noticed I made them WRONG haha! I made them... with all-purpose flour instead of cake flour but were so delicious when I made them, and I added chocolate chips, I'm afraid to change recipes I like my mistake recipe too much haha. But if it came out too runny, it must have been something with the eggs not being separated as they should..but give it another try and do it with regular flour then post back. They're so so good I almost wish I came up with this just to brag! :)Read more
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Diana Mount Vernon, IL 01-17-2010
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Best ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

When my husband was in college, he used to manage a restaurant that was well known for their belgian waffles. I've been... searching for a waffle recipe that suited him and none of the box mixes nor the yeast waffle recipes were quite right. The only variation that I did with this recipe was used regular flour and added a couple tablespoons of cornstarch only because I didn't have any cake flour. (that's what is recommended when you don't have cake flour) They are the BEST! Yes the batter is thin, but it puffs up wonderfully when cooked. Perhaps those whose turned out flat forgot the baking powder or their baking powder was bad. I've made this recipe now at least 10 times and they come out perfect every time. I did try it with real cake flour, they tasted great to me, but my husband said they were too "airy" for him. So I'll just stick with the regular flour. Perfect Waffles!Read more