Belgian waffle
A thick, golden waffle with deep pockets, light and airy inside. It is eaten warm with powdered sugar, fruit or whipped cream.

Waffle with strawberries and confectioner's sugar: Ralph Daily, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Belgium has two famous waffles: the light, rectangular Brussels waffle and the denser, caramelized Liege waffle. Both are sold from street stands and cafes and are a national treat.
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Recipe
Make Belgian waffle at home
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Powdered sugar, strawberries and whipped cream to serve
How it's made
- Heat the waffle iron and grease lightly.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together.
- Whisk egg yolks, milk, butter and vanilla; stir into the dry mix until just combined.
- Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.
- Fold the whites gently into the batter.
- Ladle batter into the iron and cook 4 to 5 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar and top with fruit and cream.
Variations
- Liege waffle: yeast dough with pearl sugar.
- Chocolate-dipped waffle on a stick.
- Savory waffle with cheese and ham.
Cook’s tip: Folding in whipped egg whites is the secret to the light, crisp texture.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Waffle with strawberries and confectioner's sugar: Ralph Daily, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
