5 April 2008
This recipe is a special one indeed! There really isn’t a story behind it, nor are there special memories about it. I guess it should just be called a down-right fine recipe. These waffles are the best I’ve ever had, and they’re definitely worth the time and effort it takes to make them. I believe this recipe is the first one I used for waffles.
In 2004 (I was twelve) I asked for and received a waffle maker for Christmas from my parents. I used this recipe, and it took quite a while to make, and was a bit stressful putting it all together and getting it just right. But when the smell filled our home, it was breath-taking. Since then I’ve made them several times, they’re just delicious.
This last time I made them, I was in the kitchen alone, and could take my time, so it was a very relaxed atmosphere. The sink was full of hot soapy water so that I could wash the dishes as I got them dirty – that helped a lot. And when I put the batter in the waffle maker, the smell came soaring up at me – oh, so delightful! It had been far too long since I had made them.
With these waffles, I don’t put anything on them, no butter, syrup, powdered sugar, fruit – nothing. They are just right the way they are. So, I’m going to share the recipe with you so you too can enjoy these scrumptiously wonderful waffles!
True Belgian Waffles
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
Above is a photo of the last batch I made. Sadly, my waffle iron is dying, and not cooking evenly. Thankfully they cooked fine, but they burned extra in the middle, and were still light on the edges. Oh, and we don’t have a Belgian waffle maker, but I hope to get one sometime, they just seem to taste better – maybe just because they’re cuter.
I encourage you to try this recipe out, and don’t forget to let me know what you think.
Blessings!
