Classic Belgian Waffles

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Quick Breads

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (133)

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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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Rebecca Fremont, CA 11-21-2009
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Very Mixed Results
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Some of the waffles came out fluffy (and dry), some came out thin and eggy. You never knew what you were going to get from... waffle to waffle. The egg whites were folded in properly, the temp on the waffle iron was appropriate, and I followed the recipe exactly. The ones that came out well were good, light and delicious. The ones that came out poorly were pretty bad.Read more
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Kristy Berlin, NH 11-21-2009
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Disappointing
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I made these for my husband and I for breakfast this morning. The batter was thin, and they were not fluffy, crispy waffles... like we were hoping for. They were soft and limp! The taste was very eggy, TOO eggy. Almost sickening after a while. I was very disappointed, and I will not make these again.Read more
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Andrew Orem, UT 11-16-2009
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Fanfreakintastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is by far the best waffle recipe we've tried so far! Thanks!
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remek clarence ctr, NY 11-07-2009
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Not Belgian waffles...
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Belgian waffles are made with yeast. This recipe is just a standard, American waffles recipe. There is a common... misconception in the US, that if the waffle iron is deep, that means it makes Belgian waffles. No, no no. Belgian waffles are leavened using yeast not baking powder. That's the difference. And there is a major difference in taste as well.Read more
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Sarah Alexandria, VA 10-29-2009
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Limp and eggy
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I was disappointed in this recipe. They were limp and eggy. I am looking for a recipe where they are crisp on the outside!
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Michelle Lawrenceburg, IN 10-25-2009
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LOST COUNT!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband lost count of how many of these he ate. He kept saying how wonderfully light and egg tasting. Other than 2 extra... bowls to clean up from the prep this was very simple to make.. I think this will be the only waffle recipe I will use. Read more