These Easy Belgian Waffles are perfectly crisp and golden with the lightest fluffiest center. The perfect brunch recipe with endless topping options! You will never need another waffle recipe!
Top these with fresh fruit, Strawberry Sauce, or Caramel Syrup for a delicious start to your day.
Why you’ll love this Fluffy Waffle Recipe
- Easy Breakfast: You’ll be surprised how easy this recipe is to whip up.
- Freezer Friendly: Make a double batch and store some in the freezer for later.
- Family Favorite: We make these at least twice a month.
This is not a “classic” Belgian waffle. Most call for a yeast-based batter. I opted for a few minor tweaks and came up with a very close yeast-free option. While I do love a good yeast based waffle, this one is ideal for a quick breakfast. They hit the mark perfectly with a crunchy sweet exterior and super soft and chewy center. All the signs of a delicious waffle.
Slathered with butter and topped with homemade buttermilk syrup… They are spectacular.
Crispy Belgian Waffle Recipe ingredients
Ready for a big secret? ALL of the ingredients are basic pantry staples. That means you could most likely make this recipe RIGHT NOW! Here is what you will need to get started.
- Flour: I use all-purpose flour. However, if you want a more hearty filling breakfast, you can substitute half of the flour called for with wheat.
- Sugar: White sugar is the best for this recipe. It adds sweetness without overpowering the butter flavor.
- Baking Powder: Be sure to double check the expiration date of the baking powder. These tend to go bad without you even knowing. Typically, if you’ve opened the container, they last for 6 months. After that they will start to have less lift.
- Eggs: Large eggs, seperated and at room temperature.
- Milk: I recommend whole milk. However, you can use anything that is 2% or above.
- Butter: Salted butter. If you opt of unsalted, add a hefty pinch to the batter.
- Vanilla Extract
Pro tip- Use room temperature ingredients. This helps everything to incorporate together easily and your batter comes together smoothly.
How to make Belgian Waffles
- PREP: Measure all of the ingredients. If you start the recipe by reading through the instructions and measuring, you’ll have a better experience and everything will come together quickly.
- WHISK: Whisk the dry ingredients, wet ingredients, and egg whites in separate bowls. Mix together gently until the batter just forms.
- COOK: Mist a waffle iron with cooking spray and add the batter. Close and cook according to the cooker directions.
- SERVE: Spread with soft butter and top with your favorite toppings.
Top with some homemade syrup or maybe something a little out of the box like the butter pecan syrup I posted earlier this week!
Belgian Waffle Recipe helpful tools
- Waffle Maker: Truth be told, this waffle maker (affiliate), or one very similar, is the one we received as a wedding gift. Still going strong 14 years later.
- Spatulas: I am obsessed with my set of silicone spatulas (affiliate). Perfect for mixing and helping get those waffles off of the hot iron without burning your fingers.
- Syrup Dispenser: I am going to tell you, if you haven’t made homemade syrup… You need to try. And what better way to serve than these adorable dispensers (affiliate)?
Best Belgian Waffle Recipe tips
- Find a good waffle iron. You want one that has nice deep pockets. In the somewhat altered words of the big bad wolf; All the better to soak up buttery syrup goodness, my dear! I like this one. It gets the job done perfectly and the price is right.
- I prefer to hand mix my waffles. This helps keep the inside nice and soft.
- Don’t skip whipping the egg whites! Whipping the whites is what gives you that crisp outside.
How to store Homemade Belgian Waffles
Keeping leftover waffles fresh is incredibly simple, however they should be eaten within a few days of making. Once your waffles have cooled completely transfer to an airtight container or zip top bag. Place inside the refrigerator and eat within 2 to 3 days.
How to Freeze Homemade Waffles:
For a longer storage, consider freezing the waffles. Cool the waffles completely and transfer to a freezer safe container or bag. Label and freeze for up to two months.
Crispy Belgian Waffle Recipe FAQs
There are a few key differences between a Belgian and regular waffle. Belgian waffles tend to be more crisp and slightly sweeter. MOST of the time the crisp exterior is achieved by using a yeast based dough. However, this recipe is yeast-free with the same delicious results.
Also, the pockets tend to be a little deeper. This is due to the type of waffle iron used. We love this one (affilate).
The two most well known types of Belgian waffles are the Brussels Waffle and Liege Waffle.
Brussels waffles are traditionally rectangular in shape with large deep pockets that are perfect for holding butter and syrup. They are lighter and crisper in texture and typically made with a yeast-leavened batter.
Liege waffles are made with a brioche style dough that is denser and sweeter. They also include chunks of pearl sugar that caramelizes throughout the cooking process.
This waffle is a variation of the Brussels and known as the Belgian. It uses baking powder in place of the yeast.
There are three key tips that will help ensure you make the most delicious waffles every single time.
Check your ingredients. Leavening agents, like baking powder, expire and should be replaced regularly. Eggs should be at room temperature before whipping.
Don’t over mix the batter. Mix the ingredients until just combined. Overmixing will produce a dense and tough waffle.
Preheat the waffle iron. Starting with a warm iron will give you an even cooking surface ensuring each waffle is perfectly golden browned.
If you find that your waffles are more dense you could need to replace your baking powder. Over mixing the batter will also cause the waffles to be less fluffy. I suggest mixing by hand just until the ingredients are combined.
Yes. Waffle batter is designed to have a thicker consistency to ensure that the waffle maintains its shape and forms the characteristic crispy exterior and soft interior. The thicker batter helps create the distinct pattern and texture of the waffle.
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Best Belgian Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs separated
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Stir together the egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large measuring cup.
- Whisk into the dry ingredients until combined, one or two minutes.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold gently into your batter until incorporated.
- Heat a waffle iron and lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Spoon 3/4 cup batter onto the heated surface.
- Cook until crisp.
- Top with butter and syrup and enjoy.
Notes
- Find a good waffle iron. You want one that has nice deep pockets. In the somewhat altered words of the big bad wolf; All the better to soak up buttery syrup goodness, my dear! I like this one. It gets the job done perfectly and the price is right.
- I prefer to hand mix my waffles. This helps keep the inside nice and soft.
- Don’t skip whipping the egg whites! Whipping the whites is what gives you that crisp outside.
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Comments & Reviews
Angela says
Can they be frozen.
Jesseca says
Yes. Cook and cool completely. Place in a freezer safe container or zip top bag for up to 3 months
Monica says
I have been making these waffles for a long time now and they have become a staple in our household! They are absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe 😉
Jesseca says
Hi Monica! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m so glad you like this recipe. It’s one of our faves!
Georg. says
What happens if you use a regular waffle maker with this recipe?
Jesseca says
They will just be slightly thinner. It works with both varieties of waffle makers.
Moni says
Still Love this recipe.
I had to use chocolate almond milk, turned out wonderful. Hubby loved them.
Moni says
Best waffle recipe ever!
Jesseca says
You are the sweetest! Thank you so much, Moni!
Laraine says
Best waffle recipe yet. I am new to the waffle maker & have tried the recipes that came with it but this one tops the lot.
Jesseca says
I’m so glad to hear that, Laraine! It’s one of our all-time favorites.
Laurie says
I have to let you know, I have had a belgin waffle iron for a few years. And have tried many recipes. None of them came out soft and just the right crispness. So the iron went back to the downstairs pantry. Until today I gave your recipe a try.This one is the bomb ! The iron is back in my kitchen pantry.
Jesseca says
YAY! I always love when a recipe can restore your faith in a kitchen appliance ;0)