Name: Belgian Waffles -Vlaamse Wafels, Gaufres a la Flamande
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 2 cups warm milk (500 ml); 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (625 ml); 1 large egg; 3 tbsp sugar (45 ml); 3 whole eggs yolks; 8 tbsp butter (room temp, 120 ml); 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml); 3 whole egg whites (beaten to soft peak)

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Belgian Waffles – Vlaamse Wafels, Gaufres a la Flamande is as good as it sounds. The recipe is so easy to follow and so tasty. When you have so many toppings, this must be one of the most popular dishes. Whether it be Jams, cream, syrups, fruit etc. Also, I have used this as a snack and for brunch and breakfast.

Belgian Waffles -Vlaamse Wafels, Gaufres a la Flamande

Waffles are not solely American. These are gorgeous from the small country of Belgium especially from lovely small family bakers.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks

Cuisine: Belgium

Keyword: Breakfast-Brunch, Dairy, Eggs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: waffles

Calories: 311kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk 500 ml
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 625 ml
1 large egg
3 tbsp sugar 45 ml
3 whole eggs yolks
8 tbsp butter room temp, 120 ml
1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml
3 whole egg whites beaten to soft peak

Instructions

Combine the yeast and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the warm milk in a small bowl and allow to proof for 5 minutes.
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl and add the egg, yeast mixture, and sugar.
Stir to mix well with a wooden spoon.
Add the remaining milk and the egg yolks one at a time, stirring to incorporate.
Add the melted butter and vanilla, stirring just to combine.
Fold the egg whites into the batter, cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 1 hour.
Stir down the batter when ready to cook.
Cook each waffle till brown and tasty.
Serve with fruit, cream, yoghurt, honey, syrup and many many more