Classic Brussels Waffles

Light, airy, and golden—perfect for toppings galore!

Cooking Time: 35 minutes. Calories: ~290 kcal per waffle. Makes 4–6 waffles.

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter. Add yeast mixture.
3. Stir in flour and mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
5. Cover the bowl and let batter rest for 30–45 minutes in a warm place.
6. Preheat your Belgian waffle iron. Lightly grease it.
7. Pour batter into the waffle maker and cook until golden and crisp (usually 4–5 minutes).
8. Serve warm with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Tips: Don't skip separating the eggs—it makes the waffles extra airy. Try warming the milk slightly to help activate the yeast.

2. Traditional Liège Waffles — Sweet, chewy, and caramelized with pearl sugar—perfect for snacking. Cooking Time: 1 hour (including rest). Calories: ~380 kcal per waffle. Makes 6–8 waffles.

Ingredients: All-purpose flour – 375 g (3 cups); Dry yeast – 7 g (2 tsp); Lukewarm milk – 120 ml (½ cup); Eggs – 2; Unsalted butter – 200 g (¾ cup + 1 tbsp), softened; Vanilla extract – 1 tsp; Salt – ½ tsp; Pearl sugar – 200 g (1⅓ cups).

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine yeast and warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix to form a dough. Add softened butter gradually and knead for about 5 minutes. Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour until doubled. Gently fold in pearl sugar. Preheat the waffle iron and lightly oil it. Divide dough into portions (about 100 g each), place one ball at a time in the waffle maker. Cook for 3–5 minutes until caramelized and golden. Serve warm or cool. Perfect on their own!

Tips: Pearl sugar is essential for authentic texture and caramel crunch. These waffles taste even better slightly cooled.