Authentic Belgian Waffles with Fresh Berries and Powdered Sugar
Ingredients
- 120g softened butter
- 70g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 250g all-purpose flour (Type 405; alternatively spelt flour Type 630)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 350ml milk
- a pinch of salt
Toppings
- powdered sugar
- fresh fruit
- vanilla ice cream
Preparation
Beat softened butter and sugar until creamy for several minutes
Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks, mixing well
Mix the flour and baking powder together
Alternately stir the flour mixture and milk into the batter
Beat egg whites with salt until stiff
Fold the egg whites into the batter
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes
Meanwhile, preheat the waffle iron and grease it
Cook the batter in the preheated waffle iron until golden and crisp
Top the waffles with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and/or vanilla ice cream and serve immediately
Tips
You can skip separating the eggs and add the whole eggs to the butter-sugar mixture. However, if you fold in the separately beaten egg whites, the waffles will be extra fluffy
Store leftover waffles airtight and consume within 2 days
To reheat, pop in the toaster for a short time
