Classic Belgian Waffles

Name: Classic Belgian Waffles
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 large eggs, separated; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

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1.In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water. In a large bowl, stir the flour with the salt. Whisk in the yeast mixture, milk, butter, egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
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2.In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold them into the batter and let stand for 20 minutes.
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3.Preheat the oven to 225°. Heat and grease a waffle iron. Pour 1 1/4 cups of the batter into the iron and cook until the waffles are golden, 6 minutes. Transfer the waffles to the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter. Dust the waffles with confectioners' sugar, drizzle with the Belgian Chocolate-Fudge Sauce and serve.