Waffles originate in Belgium but have become famous all over the world. This dessert owes its success to its delicious texture, which combines a soft crumbly interior with a crispy exterior, often covered in icing.
These waffles are also known as Brussels waffles, since Liège waffles also exist in Belgium. These waffles are denser and sweeter, as they have sugar pearls inside the batter.
Waffle dough requires a short fermentation time, unlike other doughs like bread dough or focaccia dough . As you'll see below, the recipe itself is really simple, and after an hour, the dough cooks in 15 minutes.
If you prefer to prepare a quicker dessert, you can opt for chocolate cookies , crepes , pancakes , or a basic yogurt cake . However, if you enjoy the smell of rising dough as much as we do and want to practice your sourdough skills, we recommend trying our brioche , donut , or hamburger bun recipes .
If you pass by a street waffle stand, you'll see them served with all sorts of toppings: chocolate, ice cream, strawberries, cream, banana, Nutella... The truth is, a freshly made waffle barely needs any toppings, but we love to serve them with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredients
- 2 How to prepare Belgian waffles
- 3 What types of waffles are there?
- 4 Ingredients
- 5 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
360 grs Warm milk
7 g Baker's yeast
300 grs Flour
75 grs Unsalted butter
25 grs Powdered sugar
6 grs Salt
2 Eggs
1 Yolk
How to make Belgian waffles
1. Start by activating the yeast in a bowl of warm milk. You'll know it's working when you start to see bubbles on the surface of the milk after a few minutes.5 minutes .
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolk. Add it to the milk and yeast and continue beating.
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3. Gradually add the melted butter.
4. In another bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
5. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the flour and mix until the lumps disappear.
6. Let the dough rest to ferment for a while1 hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight.
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7. Cook the waffles in a waffle iron until toasted on both sides.
8. Serve them with blueberries or berries and drizzled with maple syrup.
What types of waffles are there?
There are many types of waffles (and our intention is to prepare them all), so we're going to explain them all so you can prepare the ones you like the most:
- Brussels waffles: These are the original and most typical waffles. They have a soft center and a crispy exterior. These waffles are not very sweet and are usually accompanied by powdered sugar.
- Liège waffles: the most beloved by many. The batter is packed with sugar crystals, and each bite is an explosion of sweetness.
- American Waffles: The simplified version of Belgian waffles. Instead of using baker's yeast, they're made with baking powder, so they're quicker and easier to prepare.
- Hong Kong waffles or bubble waffles: the batter is similar to that of American waffles but is cooked in bubble-shaped molds and is very typical in street stalls.
Nutritional information
Servings 6
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- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 8 g40 %
- Fiber 1.6 g7 %
- Sugars 7.2 g
- Calcium 97 %
- Iron 3 %
- Vitamin D 15 %
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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